Raed Chikhaoui
Squad number 24 · US Monastir
Their 2026 World Cup
Raed Chikhaoui travelled to the 2026 World Cup with Tunisia, wearing number 24, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 3 matches (3 defeats) and bowed out in the group stage (Group F), beaten by Netherlands 3-1.
Defence went to M. Talbi (3 matches, 270′) and A. Ben Hmida (3 matches, 203′).
Another 7 players in the Tunisia squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the Tunisia team page.
Biography
Raed Chikhaoui (Arabic: رائد الشيخاوي; born 9 June 2004) is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club Espérance de Tunis and the Tunisia national team.
Club career Chikhaoui began his career with Hammam Sousse in the Tunisian Ligue 1. In February 2024, he signed for US Monastir.
International career In March 2026, Chikhaoui received his first call-up to the Tunisia national team. Two months later, he was named in the team's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Playing style Chikhaoui was given the nickname "The Watchtower" due to his height and his versatility, being able to play in the defense, the midfield and the attack.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · text adapted from the article.
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