Ismaël Gharbi
{{Short description|Footballer (born 2004)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{family name hatnote|Gharbi|lang=Spanish|Álvarez}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ismaël Gharbi
| image = Ismaël Gharbi at the PSG-VAFC game (cropped).jpg
| caption = Gharbi with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022
| full_name = Ismaël Gharbi Álvarez{{Cite web|url=https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j40147.html|title=Gharbi, Ismaël Gharbi Álvarez - Footballer|website=www.bdfutbol.com}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2004|4|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = Paris, France
| height = 1.73 m{{Cite web |title=Ismaël Gharbi PSG Profile |date=10 April 2004 |url=https://www.psg.fr/equipes/equipe-premiere/effectif/ismaeel-gharbi |access-date=14 September 2021 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |language=fr}}
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub = Braga
| clubnumber = 20
| youthyears1 = 2010–2016
| youthclubs1 = Paris FC
| youthyears2 = 2016–2023
| youthclubs2 = Paris Saint-Germain
| years1 = 2021–2024
| clubs1 = Paris Saint-Germain
| caps1 = 7
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2023–2024
| clubs2 = → Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan)
| caps2 = 29
| goals2 = 6
| years3 = 2022
| clubs3 = Paris Saint-Germain B
| caps3 = 1
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2024–
| clubs4 = Braga
| caps4 = 19
| goals4 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2021
| nationalteam1 = France U18
| nationalcaps1 = 4
| nationalgoals1 = 3
| nationalyears2 = 2022
| nationalteam2 = Spain U18
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2022–2023
| nationalteam3 = Spain U19
| nationalcaps3 = 6
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| club-update = 20:03, 13 April 2025 (UTC)
}}
Ismaël Gharbi Álvarez (born 10 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Braga.{{Soccerway|697397}} Born in France, he has represented both France and Spain at the youth international level.
Club career
Gharbi began his career at Paris FC in 2010, and joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2016. In 2020, he was part of the PSG team that participated at the Alkass International Cup in Qatar, finishing in third place.{{Cite web|date=24 February 2020|title=[Al Kass International Cup-U16] Mohammed VI Academy (Mar) – PSG 3-3 (2-4 tab)|url=https://www.lestitisdupsg.fr/a-la-une/al-kass-international-cup-u16-mohammed-vi-academy-mar-psg-3-3-2-4-tab/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Les Titis du PSG|language=fr}} He scored 5 goals across the tournament; a brace against Kashiwa Reysol in the group stage,{{Cite web|date=14 February 2020|title=Gharbi at the double for Perfect Parisians|url=http://internationalcup.alkass.net/u17/newsdetails.php?id=196|access-date=30 July 2021|publisher=Al Kass International Cup}} a goal against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the quarter-finals,{{Cite web|date=20 February 2020|title=U16 reach the last four!|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/club/content/paris-saint-germain-fc-zenit-alkass-international-cup-u16-match-report|access-date=30 July 2021|publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}} one against Inter Milan in the semi-finals,{{Cite web|date=23 February 2020|title=[Al Kass International Cup-U16] Inter Milan (Ita) – PSG 3-1 (1-1)|url=https://www.lestitisdupsg.fr/a-la-une/al-kass-international-cup-u16-inter-milan-ita-psg-3-1-1-1/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Les Titis du PSG|language=fr}} and another against the Mohammed VI Academy in the third place match.
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.{{Cite web|last=Ben Malek|first=Fakhreddine|date=6 April 2021|title=PSG : Le Tunisien Ismaël Gharbi dans le groupe contre le Bayern Munich|trans-title=PSG: The Tunisian Ismaël Gharbi in the group against Bayern Munich|url=https://sport.tunisienumerique.com/psg-le-tunisien-ismael-gharbi-dans-le-groupe-contre-le-bayern-munich/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Tunisie Numérique|language=fr}}{{Cite web|last=Clancy|first=Conor|date=7 April 2021|title=Mbappe shines again as PSG record big win away at Bayern Munich|url=https://bayernstrikes.com/2021/04/07/bayern-munich-narrow-defeat-psg-allianz-arena/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Marca}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Barbaud |first=Maxime |date=17 July 2021 |title=PSG : Ismaël Gharbi tape à la porte de l'équipe première |trans-title=PSG: Ismaël Gharbi knocks on the door of the first team |url=https://www.footmercato.net/a8586761244508763103-psg-ismael-gharbi-tape-a-la-porte-de-lequipe-premiere |access-date=30 July 2021 |website={{Interlanguage link|Foot Mercato|lt=Foot Mercato|fr|Foot Mercato}} |language=fr}} On 1 August 2021, Gharbi made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 Trophée des Champions loss to Lille.{{Cite web|title=Lille vs. Paris Saint-Germain|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/lineups?gameId=602883|access-date=31 August 2021|website=ESPN}} His Coupe de France debut came on 19 December in a 3–0 win over Feignies Aulnoye.{{Cite web|title=Feignies vs. Paris Saint-Germain|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/622436|access-date=19 December 2021|website=ESPN}} 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.{{Cite web |date=12 May 2022 |title=Ismaël Gharbi: 'It really is a dream' |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/ismaeel-gharbi-it-really-is-a-dream-reactions-paris-saint-germain-troyes-psg-ligue-1 |access-date=8 May 2022 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}} He signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 17 June, a three-year deal until 30 June 2025.{{Cite web |date=17 June 2022 |title=Ismaël Gharbi signs his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/ismaeel-gharbi-signs-his-first-professional-contract-with-paris-saint-germain |access-date=17 June 2022 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}} In the 2022–23 season, he made six league appearances and won his second league title.{{Cite web |date=1 September 2023 |title=Ismaël Gharbi joins FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy on loan |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/ismael-gharbi-paris-saint-germain-joins-fc-stade-lausanne-ouchy-on-loan |access-date=1 September 2023 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}}
On 1 September 2023, Gharbi was loaned out to Swiss Super League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy until the end of the season.
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.{{Cite web |date=31 August 2024 |title=Ismaël Gharbi é Gverreiro! |url=https://scbraga.pt/ismael-gharbi-e-gverreiro/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |publisher=S.C. Braga |language=pt}}{{Cite web |date=31 August 2024 |title=Officiel : Le PSG annonce un nouveau départ… à 0€ ! |url=https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/officiel-le-psg-annonce-un-nouveau-depart-a-0eur-711289 |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Le10Sport |language=fr}}
International career
Gharbi was born in France to a Tunisian father and Spanish mother,{{Cite web|url=https://okdiario.com/deportes/espana-francia-entran-conflicto-jugador-del-psg-ismael-gharbi-8609922|title=Ismael Gharbi: España y Francia entran en conflicto por el jugador del PSG Ismael Gharb|date=21 February 2022|website=okdiario.com}} and is therefore eligible to represent France, Spain, and Tunisia.{{Cite web|last=Jerbi|first=Rania|date=19 July 2021|title=PSG : Le franco-tunisien Ismaël Gharbi se réjouit de sa titularisation|trans-title=PSG: The French-Tunisian Ismaël Gharbi is delighted to have started the match|url=https://africafootunited.com/psg-le-franco-tunisien-ismael-gharbi-se-rejouit-de-sa-titularisation/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Africa Foot United|language=fr|archive-date=30 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730145638/https://africafootunited.com/psg-le-franco-tunisien-ismael-gharbi-se-rejouit-de-sa-titularisation/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|date=17 February 2022|title=PSG: déjà appelé avec la France, Gharbi a reçu une convocation des U18 de l'Espagne|trans-title=PSG: already called up with France, Gharbi has received a call-up with the U18s of Spain|url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/equipe-de-france/psg-deja-appele-avec-la-france-gharbi-a-recu-une-convocation-des-u18-de-l-espagne_AV-202202170212.html|access-date=20 February 2022|website=RMC Sport|language=Fr}} He has been called up by the France under-17s in the past. The Tunisian Football Federation has previously made efforts to convince Gharbi to represent Tunisia.{{Cite web|last=Ben Malek|first=Fakhreddine|date=14 July 2021|title=PSG : Ismaël Gharbi buteur pour son premier match|trans-title=PSG: Ismaël Gharbi goalscorer for his first match|url=https://sport.tunisienumerique.com/psg-ismael-gharbi-buteur-pour-son-premier-match/|access-date=30 July 2021|website=Tunisie Numérique|language=fr}} In 2021, he was called up to play for the France under-18s for the Tournoi International de Limoges.{{Cite web|date=1 September 2021|title=Ismael Gharbi buteur avec la France U18|trans-title=Ismael Gharbi scores with France U18|url=https://www.psg.fr/equipes/equipe-premiere/content/ismael-gharbi-buteur-avec-la-france-u18-france-u18-selections-paris-saint-germain|access-date=1 September 2021|publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|language=fr}} In February 2022, Gharbi was called up to the Spain under-18s.{{Cite web|date=15 February 2022|title=OFICIAL {{!}} Pablo Amo da a conocer la convocatoria para el amistoso ante Dinamarca|trans-title=OFFICIAL {{!}} Pablo Amo announces the call for the friendly against Denmark|url=https://www.sefutbol.com/oficial-pablo-amo-da-conocer-convocatoria-amistoso-dinamarca|access-date=20 February 2022|website=Sefutbol.com|publisher=Spain national football team|language=es|archive-date=16 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816221845/https://www.sefutbol.com/oficial-pablo-amo-da-conocer-convocatoria-amistoso-dinamarca|url-status=dead}} In June, he represented Spain at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2022 |title=L'Espagne et la France U18 de Gharbi et El Hannach partagent les points |trans-title=Spain and France U18 of Gharbi and El Hannach share the points |url=https://www.psg.fr/equipes/equipe-premiere/content/match-nul-entre-lespagne-de-ismaeel-gharbi-et-la-france-de-younes-el-hannach-u18-paris-saint-germain-2021-2022 |access-date=29 June 2022 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |language=fr}}
Style of play
Gharbi is a versatile player; although primarily an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a wide and central midfielder. 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". 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.{{Cite web|date=18 July 2021|title=Gharbi évoque son profil et souligne être fier de jouer avec les professionnels|trans-title=Gharbi talks about his profile and emphasizes being proud to play with the professionals|url=https://www.parisfans.fr/club/gharbi-evoque-son-profil-et-souligne-etre-fier-de-jouer-avec-les-professionnels-551050.html|access-date=10 January 2022|website=ParisFans|language=fr}} 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.
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 13 April 2025}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||
| Division
!Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"|Paris Saint-Germain
|1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0
|0 | 1Appearance in Trophée des Champions | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23
|Ligue 1 |6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
|0 | 8 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Stade Lausanne Ouchy (loan)
|29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 31 | 7 | ||
| Braga
|19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7Appearances in UEFA Europa League | 0 | 1{{efn|Appearances in Taça da Liga|name=TDL}} | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!55 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 74 | 9 |
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Honours
Paris Saint-Germain U19
- Championnat National U19 runner-up: 2022–23{{Soccerway|id=ismael-gharbi/697397}}
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2021–22,{{Cite web |last1=Bosher |first1=Luke |last2=Whitehead |first2=Jacob |date=23 April 2022 |title=PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens |url=https://theathletic.com/news/psg-crowned-ligue-1-champions-after-messi-secures-draw-against-lens/aoDgDkRZDFEo/ |access-date=9 May 2022 |website=The Athletic |language=en}} 2022–23{{Cite web |date=27 May 2023 |title=Football : le PSG remporte son onzième titre de champion de France |url=https://www.france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20230527-football-le-psg-remporte-son-onzi%C3%A8me-titre-de-champion-de-france |access-date=7 June 2023 |website=France 24 |language=Fr}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/squad/ismaeel-gharbi Paris Saint-Germain F.C. profile]
- {{FFF player|10069-gharbi-ismael}}
- {{WorldFootball.net|ismael-gharbi}}
{{S.C. Braga squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gharbi, Ismael}}
Category:Footballers from Paris
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Category:French sportspeople of Tunisian descent
Category:Men's association football midfielders
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Category:Championnat National 3 players
Category:Swiss Super League players
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Category:Spanish expatriate men's footballers
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