Ferjani Sassi is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Tunisia national team. Born on March 18, 1992, in Tunis, Sassi began his career at Club Africain before moving to Zamalek in Egypt, where he won multiple domestic titles. Known for his work rate, passing ability, and leadership, Sassi has been a mainstay in Tunisia's midfield since his international debut in 2013. He has represented Tunisia in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, earning over 70 caps for his country.