As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, all eyes are on Morocco, where the continent’s elite will battle for glory. Among the perennial contenders are the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. While Tunisia has long been praised for its tactical discipline, the 2025 edition highlights a significant shift in the financial profile of their roster.
This article dives deep into the transfer market valuations of the Tunisian squad, exploring how European-based stars and emerging talents are driving the team’s total valuation to new heights.
Key highlights & player focus
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Midfield anchor (Ellyes Skhiri): Remaining the squad’s most valuable asset, the Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder’s valuation (consistently hovering around €13–15M) reflects his status as one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable engines. His performance is the primary indicator of Tunisia’s stability.
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Rising stock & youth (Hannibal Mejbri): The former Manchester United prospect remains a focal point for scouts. Currently building his career in the Championship with Burnley, his valuation is at a critical crossroads—AFCON 2025 could be the catalyst that sees his market price return to its peak.
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“Morocco factor”: Competing in a neighbouring country provides a unique psychological advantage. We examine how the familiarity of the environment might help domestic-based stars from Espérance de Tunis increase their visibility to international scouts.
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Experience vs value: How the valuation of veteran leaders like Montassar Talbi (Lorient)—a standout defender in Ligue 2 with top-flight credentials—balances the squad’s defensive solidity against younger, more volatile price tags.
As Tunisia seeks its first AFCON title since 2004, the numbers off the pitch tell a story of a nation growing in footballing wealth. Whether this financial evaluation translates into a trophy on Moroccan soil remains the ultimate question.
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Goalkeepers
| Player | Team | Transfermarkt Value |
| Aymen Dahmen | CS Sfaxien | €800,000 |
| Bechir Ben Saïd | Espérance de Tunis | €700,000 |
| Sabri Ben Hassen | Étoile du Sahel | €400,000 |
| Noureddine Farhati | Stade Tunisien | €650,000 |
Defenders
| Player | Team | Transfermarkt Value |
| Yan Valery | Sheffield Wednesday | €1,300,000 |
| Mohamed Ben Ali | Espérance de Tunis | €650,000 |
| Dylan Bronn | Servette FC | €1,000,000 |
| Montassar Talbi | FC Lorient | €7,000,000 |
| Yassine Meriah | Espérance de Tunis | €1,200,000 |
| Adem Arous | Kasimpasa | €800,000 |
| Nader Ghandri | Akhmat Grozny | €900,000 |
| Mortadha Ben Ouanes | Kasimpasa | €1,500,000 |
| Ali Abdi | OGC Nice | €2,500,000 |
| Ali Maaloul | CS Sfaxien | €200,000 |
Midfielders
| Player | Team | Transfermarkt Value |
| Ferjani Sassi | Al Gharafa | €1,200,000 |
| Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | €7,500,000 |
| Houssem Tka | Espérance de Tunis | €1,200,000 |
| Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud | FC Lugano | €3,000,000 |
| Ismael Gharbi | Augsburg | €7,500,000 |
| Hannibal Mejbri | Burnley FC | €14,000,000 |
| Naim Sliti | Al Shamal | €2,200,000 |
| Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane | Al Ahly | €1,500,000 |
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Forwards
| Player | Team | Transfermarkt Value |
| Elias Saad | Augsburg | €4,000,000 |
| Elias Achouri | FC Copenhagen | €3,500,000 |
| Hazem Mastouri | Dinamo Makhachkala | €700,000 |
| Sébastien Tounekti | Celtic | €4,000,000 |
| Firas Chaouat | Club Africain | €850,000 |
| Seifeddine Jaziri | Zamalek | €300,000 |
