Jibril Othman (born 26 April 2004) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian Challenger Pro League club Francs Borains, on loan from Ligue 1 club Saint-Étienne.[2] Born in France, he represents Tunisia at youth international level.[3]

Club career

Othman joined the youth academy of Saint-Étienne in 2012.[4] With 16 goals from 23 matches, he was his team's top scorer in the 2021–22 Championnat National U19 season.[5] He made his senior team debut on 15 October 2022 as a 72nd minute substitute for Yvann Maçon in a 2–0 league defeat to Paris FC.[6]

In January 2025, Othman joined Belgian club Francs Borains on a loan deal until the end of the season.[7]

International career

Othman is a former French youth international. In March 2020, he received his first call-up from France under-16 team for friendly matches against Luxembourg.[8] However, those matches were called off later due to COVID-19 pandemic in France. In January 2021, he was called up to the France under-17 team to take part in a four-day internship and play unofficial matches against youth teams of Rennes and Guingamp.[9]

On 19 September 2022, Tunisian Football Federation announced that Othman have chosen to represent Tunisia in international football.[3] He made his debut for Tunisia under-20 team two days later on 21 September in a goalless draw against France.[10]

Personal life

Born in France, Othman is of Tunisian descent.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 3 December 2022[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Saint-Étienne B 2021–22 Championnat National 3 4 2 — — 4 2
2022–23 Championnat National 3 7 4 — — 7 4
Total 11 6 0 0 0 0 11 6
Saint-Étienne 2022–23 Ligue 2 2 0 1 0 — 3 0
Career total 13 6 1 0 0 0 14 6

References

  1. ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Tunisia (TUN)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 21. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b Jibril Othman at Soccerway
  3. ^ a b "Jibril Othman et Rayen Nasraoui choisissent la sélection tunisienne". 19 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Qui est Jibril Othman, la possible surprise pour Paris FC?" (in French). 13 October 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Championnat National U19". Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. ^ "Saint-Etienne vs. Paris FC - 15 October 2022". Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Jibril Othman prêté au Royal Francs Borains". 2 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  8. ^ "DEUX RENDEZ-VOUS AU LUXEMBOURG" (in French). French Football Federation. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. ^ "EN STAGE À PLOUFRAGAN" (in French). French Football Federation. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Neyou enchaîne les mésaventures, Othman profite de sa première!". 25 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  11. ^ "ASSE : Jibril Othman intéresse le PSG". 30 March 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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