Who is Anas Khardani? Tunisian Goalkeeper Joins Saudi Pro League Club Al-Riyad

Tunisian goalkeeper Anas Khardani completed his transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyad. The 19-year-old joined from Etoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) for a fee of $250,000.

Anas Khardani is one of Tunisia’s most promising young footballers. He started with the youth team at ESS. In 2023, he was promoted to the senior squad. He became the first-choice goalkeeper during the 2024-2025 season, replacing experienced players like Ali Jemal and Raed Gazeh.

In his debut season, Khardani played 19 matches across all competitions. He managed to keep 8 clean sheets and allowed only 14 goals. His strong performance in goal helped his club in key matches and earned him attention from scouts abroad.

The young goalkeeper was born in Kairouan, Tunisia. Although he has not yet played for the national team, he was included in Sami Trabelsi’s extended squad for the Eagles of Carthage training camp. Many believe it is only a matter of time before he makes his international debut.

Al-Riyad is looking to build a strong team by adding young international talent. Khardani’s transfer is part of their new recruitment strategy. The Saudi Pro League has been investing heavily in both experienced and emerging footballers in recent seasons.

Fans and analysts see this as a big step in Khardani’s career. Moving to the Saudi league may open doors for him to join even bigger clubs in the future. With his talent and dedication, he is expected to make an impact quickly.