Sami Allagui (born 28 May 1986) is a former professional

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who played as a striker. He spent most of his career in Germany. At international level, he represented the Tunisia national team.

Club career

Allagui was awarded a three-year youth contract with

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in summer 2005. On 11 May 2016, Allagui extended his contract at

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until 2017. Allagui joined 2. Bundesliga side

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when his contract with Hertha BSC expired in summer of 2017. Allagui announced his retirement in October 2020 citing injury problems.

International career

On 10 November 2008, Allagui was called up to play for the Tunisia national team and played 45 minutes. In a May 2009 friendly match against

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, he scored his first international goal. He scored again against

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on 29 March 2011. On 10 August 2011, Allagui scored a double in a friendly match against

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* * 1986 births Living people Footballers from Düsseldorf Association football forwards 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players Tunisian footballers Tunisia international footballers Citizens of Tunisia through descent German footballers German people of Tunisian descent German sportspeople of African descent Belgian Pro League players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players R.S.C. Anderlecht players K.S.V. Roeselare players FC Carl Zeiss Jena players 1. FSV Mainz 05 players SpVgg Greuther Fürth players Hertha BSC players FC St. Pauli players Royal Excel Mouscron players Tunisian expatriate footballers Tunisian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Expatriate footballers in Belgium Tunisian expatriate sportspeople in Germany Expatriate footballers in Germany {{tunisia-footy-bio-stub