Jibril Othman

Jibril Othman (born 26 April 2004) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne.[1] Born in France, he represents Tunisia at youth international level.[2]

Jibril Othman
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-04-26) 26 April 2004
Place of birth Saint-Étienne, France
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Saint-Étienne
Number 41
Youth career
2010–2011 FCO Montrambert Ricamar
2011–2012 ASA Chambon-Feugerolles
2012– Saint-Étienne
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Saint-Étienne B 14 (6)
2022– Saint-Étienne 2 (0)
International career‡
2022– Tunisia U20 8 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 March 2023

Club career

Othman joined the youth academy of Saint-Étienne in 2012.[3] With 16 goals from 23 matches, he was his team's top scorer in 2021–22 Championnat National U19 season.[4] He made his senior team debut on 15 October 2022 as a 72nd minute substitute for Yvann Maçon in a 2–0 league defeat against Paris FC.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7]

On 19 September 2022, Tunisian Football Federation announced that Othman have chosen to represent Tunisia in international football.[2] He made his debut for Tunisia under-20 team two days later on 21 September in a goalless draw against France.[8]

Personal life

Born in France, Othman is of Tunisian descent.[9]

Career statistics
As of match played 3 December 2022[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Saint-Étienne B 2021–22 Championnat National 3 42——42
2022–23 Championnat National 3 74——74
Total 1160000116
Saint-Étienne 2022–23 Ligue 2 2010—30
Career total 1361000146

References
  1. Jibril Othman at Soccerway
  2. "Jibril Othman et Rayen Nasraoui choisissent la sélection tunisienne". 19 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. "Qui est Jibril Othman, la possible surprise pour Paris FC?" (in French). 13 October 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. "Championnat National U19". Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  5. "Saint-Etienne vs. Paris FC - 15 October 2022". Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. "DEUX RENDEZ-VOUS AU LUXEMBOURG" (in French). French Football Federation. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  7. "EN STAGE À PLOUFRAGAN" (in French). French Football Federation. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  8. "Neyou enchaîne les mésaventures, Othman profite de sa première!". 25 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. "ASSE : Jibril Othman intéresse le PSG". 30 March 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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