Tunisia eyes az’s sabrine Ellouzi before World Cup

Sabrine Ellouzi, a 28‑year‑old AZ midfielder born in Hengelo to a Dutch mother and Tunisian father, has represented several Dutch youth national teams and speaks Arabic. Her paternal roots have placed her on the radar of the Tunisian women’s national team, which will meet the Netherlands in Kansas City at the World Cup. Ellouzi’s birth in Hengelo reflects her mixed heritage, with a Dutch mother and a Tunisian father. The combination of cultures gave her eligibility for both Dutch and Tunisian football pathways. She progressed through multiple Oranje youth squads, gaining experience in the Dutch national development system. These appearances underline her early integration into the Netherlands’ football structure.

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Ellouzi is able to communicate in Arabic, a skill noted in her profile. Her linguistic ability complements her multicultural background. At club level, Ellouzi plays for AZ, competing in the Dutch women’s league. Her performances for AZ have kept her in the domestic spotlight.

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Because of her father’s Tunisian roots, the Tunisian women’s national team has identified her as a potential candidate. The federation’s scouting reports cite her heritage as the primary factor for interest. Tunisia will be the third opponent for the Netherlands in the upcoming World Cup, with the encounter scheduled in Kansas City. The match will pit Ellouzi’s adopted Dutch side against the Tunisian team that is now watching her progress.