Ismaël Gharbi

Ismaël Gharbi
Gharbi with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022
Personal information
Full name Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi[1]
Date of birth (2004-04-10) 10 April 2004
Place of birth Paris, France
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Leganés (on loan from Braga)
Number 17
Youth career
2010–2016 Paris FC
2016–2023 Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Paris Saint-Germain 7 (0)
2023–2024 → Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan) 29 (6)
2024– Braga 24 (4)
2025–2026 → FC Augsburg (loan) 6 (0)
2026– → Leganés (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2021 France U18 4 (3)
2022 Spain U18 3 (0)
2022–2023 Spain U19 6 (1)
2025– Tunisia 20 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:36, 21 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2026

Ismaël Seifallah Gharbi (Tunisian Arabic: إسماعيل سيفالله غربي; born 10 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Segunda División club Leganés on loan from Primeira Liga club Braga.[3] Born in France and a former youth international for France and Spain, he plays for the Tunisia national team.

Club career

Gharbi began his career at Paris FC in 2010, and joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2016.[4] In 2020, he was part of the PSG team that participated at the Alkass International Cup in Qatar, finishing in third place.[5] He scored 5 goals across the tournament; a brace against Kashiwa Reysol in the group stage,[6] a goal against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the quarter-finals,[7] one against Inter Milan in the semi-finals,[8] and another against the Mohammed VI Academy in the third place match.[5]

In April 2021, Gharbi was included in the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich, an eventual 3–2 victory for Les Parisiens at the Allianz Arena.[4][9] On 14 July 2021, he scored a goal in his first appearance for PSG's senior team, a 4–0 friendly victory over Le Mans at the Camp des Loges.[10] On 1 August 2021, Gharbi made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 Trophée des Champions loss to Lille.[11] His Coupe de France debut came on 19 December in a 3–0 win over Feignies Aulnoye.[12] On 8 May 2022, Gharbi made his first-ever Ligue 1 appearance, coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Troyes at the Parc des Princes.[13] He signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 17 June, a three-year deal until 30 June 2025.[14] In the 2022–23 season, he made six league appearances and won his second league title.[15]

On 1 September 2023, Gharbi was loaned out to Swiss Super League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy until the end of the season.[15] On 31 August 2024, Gharbi signed for Primeira Liga club Braga on a five-year contract. Braga paid no transfer fee, but PSG retained 50% of the player's economic rights. A €35 million release clause was included in Gharbi's contract.[16][17] On 1 September 2025, Gharbi joined Bundesliga club FC Augsburg on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[18]

On 23 July 2026, Gharbi moved to Spain on a one-year loan to Leganés.[19]

International career

Gharbi was born in France to a Tunisian father and Spanish mother,[20] and was therefore eligible to represent France, Spain, and Tunisia.[21][22] In 2021, he was called up to play for the France under-18s for the Tournoi International de Limoges.[23] In February 2022, Gharbi was called up to the Spain under-18s.[24] In June, he represented Spain at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria.[25]

On 19 August 2025, Gharbi's request to switch international allegiance to Tunisia was approved by FIFA.[26][27] He earned his first cap on 4 September during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game coming on as a second-half substitute against Liberia at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Tunis, replacing Amor Layouni in the 53rd minute; the match ended in a 3–0 victory. On 10 October, he scored his first goal in his third appearance in a 6–0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe on Day 9 of the 2026 World Cup qualification.[28]

Style of play

Gharbi is a versatile player; although primarily an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a wide and central midfielder.[10] Hervé Guégan, who coached Gharbi at the Alkass International Cup in 2020, has stated that he is a player "technically at ease" and that he "always makes passes with good timing".[4] Gharbi is good at free kicks and possesses good ball control. While being able to score himself, he has an ability to make others score.[29] In February 2022, former PSG player Mathieu Bodmer commented that "in the penalty area, time stops for [Gharbi]" and that he has "cold blood", being able to complete movements at the right moments.[22]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 April 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Paris Saint-Germain 2021–22 Ligue 1 1020001[b]040
2022–23 Ligue 1 6020000080
Total 70400010120
Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan) 2023–24 Swiss Super League 29621——317
Braga 2024–25 Primeira Liga 234407[c]01[d]0354
2025–26 Primeira Liga 10—2[c]0—30
Total 244409010384
FC Augsburg (loan) 2025–26 Bundesliga 6010——70
Leganés (loan) 2026–27 Segunda División 0000——00
Career total 661111190208812

International

As of match played 25 June 2026[30]
Appearances and goals by national team, and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Tunisia 2025112
202690
Total202

Scores and results list Tunisia's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Ismaël Gharbi
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2025 Hammadi Agrebi Stadium, Tunis, Tunisia  São Tomé and Príncipe 4–0 6–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 30 December 2025 Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat, Morocco  Tanzania 1–0 1–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

References

  1. ↑ "Aspire Academy Tri-Series Season 2016–17" (PDF). Aspire Academy. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi PSG Profile" (in French). Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 10 April 2004. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Ismaël Gharbi at Soccerway
  4. 1 2 3 Ben Malek, Fakhreddine (6 April 2021). "PSG : Le Tunisien Ismaël Gharbi dans le groupe contre le Bayern Munich" [PSG: The Tunisian Ismaël Gharbi in the group against Bayern Munich]. Tunisie Numérique (in French). Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  5. 1 2 "[Al Kass International Cup-U16] Mohammed VI Academy (Mar) – PSG 3-3 (2-4 tab)". Les Titis du PSG (in French). 24 February 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  6. ↑ "Gharbi at the double for Perfect Parisians". Al Kass International Cup. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "U16 reach the last four!". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  8. ↑ "[Al Kass International Cup-U16] Inter Milan (Ita) – PSG 3-1 (1-1)". Les Titis du PSG (in French). 23 February 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  9. ↑ Clancy, Conor (7 April 2021). "Mbappe shines again as PSG record big win away at Bayern Munich". Marca. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  10. 1 2 Barbaud, Maxime (17 July 2021). "PSG : Ismaël Gharbi tape à la porte de l'équipe première" [PSG: Ismaël Gharbi knocks on the door of the first team]. Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "Lille vs. Paris Saint-Germain". ESPN. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  12. ↑ "Feignies vs. Paris Saint-Germain". ESPN. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi: 'It really is a dream'". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi signs his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  15. 1 2 "Ismaël Gharbi joins FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy on loan". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi é Gverreiro!" (in Portuguese). S.C. Braga. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  17. ↑ "Officiel : Le PSG annonce un nouveau départ… à 0€ !". Le10Sport (in French). 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  18. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi joins FCA on loan". FC Augsburg. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Gharbi emprestado ao CD Leganés" [Gharbi loaned to CD Leganés] (in Portuguese). SC Braga. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "Ismael Gharbi: España y Francia entran en conflicto por el jugador del PSG Ismael Gharb". okdiario.com. 21 February 2022.
  21. ↑ Jerbi, Rania (19 July 2021). "PSG : Le franco-tunisien Ismaël Gharbi se réjouit de sa titularisation" [PSG: The French-Tunisian Ismaël Gharbi is delighted to have started the match]. Africa Foot United (in French). Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  22. 1 2 "PSG: déjà appelé avec la France, Gharbi a reçu une convocation des U18 de l'Espagne" [PSG: already called up with France, Gharbi has received a call-up with the U18s of Spain]. RMC Sport (in French). 17 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  23. ↑ "Ismael Gharbi buteur avec la France U18" [Ismael Gharbi scores with France U18] (in French). Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "OFICIAL | Pablo Amo da a conocer la convocatoria para el amistoso ante Dinamarca" [OFFICIAL | Pablo Amo announces the call for the friendly against Denmark]. Sefutbol.com (in Spanish). Spain national football team. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  25. ↑ "L'Espagne et la France U18 de Gharbi et El Hannach partagent les points" [Spain and France U18 of Gharbi and El Hannach share the points] (in French). Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  26. ↑ "FIFA Change of Association Platform". knowledge.fifa.com. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  27. ↑ read, Foot Africa·1 min (12 August 2025). "Ismaël Gharbi: Moving toward a first call-up with the Eagles of Carthage?". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 7 September 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  28. ↑ "Dahmen in squad for Germany win as Saad and Gharbi both score". FC Augsburg. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  29. ↑ "Gharbi évoque son profil et souligne être fier de jouer avec les professionnels" [Gharbi talks about his profile and emphasizes being proud to play with the professionals]. ParisFans (in French). 18 July 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  30. ↑ "Ismaël Gharbi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  31. ↑ Bosher, Luke; Whitehead, Jacob (23 April 2022). "PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens". The Athletic. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  32. ↑ "Football : le PSG remporte son onzième titre de champion de France". France 24 (in French). 27 May 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
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