Of Tunisian origin… Who is Wassim Slama, PSG’s new rising star?

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) is ramping up efforts to attract young dual-nationality talents ahead of upcoming African and international competitions.

Among the prospects closely monitored by the national team’s sporting director, Ziad Jaziri, is Wassim Slama (16), a promising midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain. Many pundits consider him one of the standout players of his generation within the Parisian club.

Born in France, the young player holds both French and Tunisian citizenship, giving him the option to represent either country at the international level.

Wassim Slama was recently called up for the first time by Luis Enrique to join PSG’s senior squad for the match against Montpellier, played last Saturday as part of Ligue 1’s 33rd round.

6 things to know about Wassim Slama, PSG’s Franco-Tunisian gem

• Born in 2008 in France, he holds both French and Tunisian nationalities.
  
• He plays as a midfielder and impresses with his technique and vision on the pitch.
  
• He joined PSG’s academy in 2021 and officially entered the club’s youth system for the 2023-2024 season.
  
• With the U19s, he has scored 3 goals in just 4 appearances.
  
• He was called up to the first team for the first time in May 2025 for the match against Montpellier.
  
• He has not yet made a final decision regarding which national team he intends to represent.
  

See also: Tunisia to face Morocco, Burkina Faso and Guinea in June (Official)

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