Änis Ben-Hatira

Footballer and Tunisia national team member

Änis Ben-Hatira - Footballer and Tunisia national team member
Born

July 18th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played as a forward in professional football primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Began career in youth teams of Hertha BSC, then progressed to the senior squad and made appearances in Bundesliga matches. Later played for several clubs including SC Freiberg and Maccabi Haifa. Represented Tunisia on the international stage, earning caps and participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Competed in Bundesliga with Hertha BSC

Played for the Tunisia national team

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