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Selim BenachourTunisian footballer, midfielder
Date of Birth: 08.09.1981
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Football Beginnings
- Professional Career
- Russian and Kuwaiti Stints
- - In winter 2008, Ben Achour left Rubin for Kuwaiti club Al-Qadsia.
- International Career
- Personal Life
Early Life and Football Beginnings
- Salim Ben Achour was born in Paris, France, and began playing football at the tender age of five.
- His father, a former player for Stade Tunisien, played a pivotal role in fostering his son's passion for the sport.
- At the age of 11, Ben Achour joined the renowned Paris Saint-Germain academy.
Professional Career
- In 2000, at the age of 19, Ben Achour signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
- He gained valuable experience on loan at Martigues and Troyes before making a permanent move to Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes in 2005.
- After adapting to the language and culture in Portugal, Ben Achour became a key player for Vitoria Guimaraes.
Russian and Kuwaiti Stints
- In 2006, Ben Achour was acquired by Russian club Rubin Kazan for a fee of 1.5 million euros.
- He made his Russian Premier League debut in August 2006 and played a significant role for Rubin during his time in Kazan.
- In winter 2008, Ben Achour left Rubin for Kuwaiti club Al-Qadsia.
Spanish and Portuguese Sojourn- In 2009, Ben Achour joined Spanish club Malaga.
- After a brief stint in Malaga, he returned to Portugal in 2011, signing for Maritimo.
International Career
- Ben Achour represented the Tunisian national team throughout his career.
- He made his debut in 2002 and participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
- Ben Achour was a part of the Tunisian squad that won the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations.
Personal Life
- Ben Achour has always been an avid fan of Paris Saint-Germain.- He is married to an Arab woman named Keira and has two sisters, one of whom plays for the France women's under-17 football team.
