2025 Club World Cup: 4 things to know about Espérance coach Maher Kanzari

After clinching the Tunisian league and cup double, Maher Kanzari will lead Espérance de Tunis at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The oldest club in Tunisia will compete in Group D alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and Los Angeles.

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Here are 4 key facts about Maher Kanzari.

Former Tunisian international

A highly skilled playmaker, Maher Kanzari made his mark with Espérance de Tunis, which earned him 28 caps for the Carthage Eagles, scoring 4 goals.

Third stint with Espérance

Before his current spell in the 2024-2025 season, the former Tunisian international had already managed the Tunis club twice: in the 2010-2011 and 2013-2014 seasons.

An average of 1.46 points

During his coaching career in Tunisia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, Maher Kanzari has overseen 185 matches, recording 75 wins, 46 draws, and 64 losses. His points-per-game average stands at 1.46.

Two tactical formations

The former Carthage Eagle favors two tactical formations: the 4-3-3 and the 4-2-3-1.

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.