Ellyes Skhiri is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Tunisia national team and 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Born on May 10, 1995, in Lunel, France, Skhiri began his career at Montpellier HSC, where he progressed through the youth ranks before making his senior debut in 2014. Known for his defensive awareness, tackling, and ability to dictate play, Skhiri became a key player for Montpellier before transferring to Köln in 2019. He has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga, earning praise for his work rate and leadership. Skhiri has also been a mainstay for Tunisia, representing the country in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.