Controversy Surrounds Young Tunisian Player Anis Saidi
In a decision that has sparked controversy and raised questions, young Tunisian player Anis Saidi, a forward for the American club San Diego, has been marginalized and excluded from his team's matches after announcing his decision to represent the Carthage Eagles national team instead of the US national team.
Player Profile
Anis Saidi, born in 2008, plays as a forward and is recognized for his physical strength, offensive presence, and goal-scoring ability. Despite his young age, he has participated in several friendly matches with San Diego's first team, in addition to playing an official American League match, demonstrating the technical staff's confidence in him since his debut.
Exclusion from Team Plans
However, after confirming his desire to represent the Carthage Eagles at the international level, the player was excluded from the technical staff's plans, a kind of pressure tactic due to his refusal to represent the US national team.
Targeting the U20 World Cup
Despite these obstacles, Anis continues to prepare to participate with the Tunisian national team in the FIFA U20 World Cup, scheduled for next November in Qatar. In the event of a move to Europe, German club Bayern Munich has expressed interest in the promising forward.
Background and Family
Anis Saidi was born in the United States to a Tunisian father and an American mother. He began his football career at the Philadelphia Union academy before moving to San Diego, where he gained recognition. The player comes from a family of Tunisian athletes. His uncle, Khaled Saidi, played for Club Africain and the Tunisian national team in the 1990s, while his brother, Aziz Saidi, briefly played for Espérance Sportive de Tunis's reserve team during the 2019-2020 season, after a career in Philadelphia.
