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Mehdi Nafti (Mehdi Ben Sadok Nafti) was born on 28 November, 1978 in Toulouse, France, is a Tunisian footballer and manager. Discover Mehdi Nafti's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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Mehdi Ben Sadok Nafti |
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45 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
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28 November, 1978 |
Birthday |
28 November |
Birthplace |
Toulouse, France |
Nationality |
France
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Mehdi Nafti Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Mehdi Nafti height is 1.78 m and Weight 170 lbs.
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1.78 m |
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170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mehdi Nafti Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mehdi Nafti worth at the age of 45 years old? Mehdi Nafti’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from France. We have estimated Mehdi Nafti's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Mehdi Ben Sadok Nafti (مهدي النفطي; born 28 November 1978) is a Tunisian football manager and former player.
He is the current manager of Spanish club AD Alcorcón.
Nafti played as a defensive midfielder for Toulouse, Racing Santander, Birmingham City, Aris, Valladolid, Murcia and Cádiz.
His best season was 1999–2000, as he appeared in 13 games and scored once to help the team return to Ligue 1 after one year of absence.
In summer 2000, Nafti joined Racing de Santander in La Liga and, as in his previous club, started his stint appearing for the B-team.
In the 2000–01 season he played in just three games for the main squad, which was eventually relegated, then proceeded to become a very important midfield element for the Cantabrians in the following three years, whilst collecting 41 yellow cards and three red.
A Tunisia international since 2002, Nafti represented the nation in three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, helping it win the 2004 edition played on home soil.
Nafti was signed on loan by Birmingham City in the final minutes of the January 2005 transfer window, making his Premier League debut on 5 February in a 2–0 loss away to Manchester United in which he started and was booked.
Sometimes referred to as "Nasty" due to his fiery nature and tendency for cautions, he was primarily signed to replace the outgoing Robbie Savage, and finished the season strongly, which led to a permanent deal being agreed in the summer.
Nafti's 2005–06 campaign came to end before it had even begun, with a severe injury to his cruciate ligaments in a friendly with Deportivo La Coruña in early August 2005.
He recovered sooner than expected, and was able to start the last match of the season, a 1–0 loss at Bolton Wanderers, with relegation already confirmed.
He then appeared in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, playing against Australia (2–0 win) and Germany (3–0 loss).
He was born in France, and won 46 caps for Tunisia, representing the nation at the 2006 World Cup and three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
After retiring as a player he went into coaching, working mainly in Spain.
He managed Lugo, Leganés and Levante in the Segunda División.
Born in Toulouse, France, Nafti made his professional debut with his hometown club, Toulouse FC.
He was used sparingly during a three-year spell, and also played several games with the reserves.
Nafti was selected for the squad that competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, appearing in all three matches as Tunisia exited in the group stage.
The previous 4 June, he scored his only international goal to equalise in a 3–1 qualifying win away to Botswana.
After having appeared in 32 games in 2006–07 to help Birmingham return to the top division, Nafti scored his first goal for them on 13 August 2008, in a 4–0 win against Wycombe Wanderers in the 2008–09 League Cup.
In June 2009, after the club chose not to renew his contract, he signed a two-year deal with Aris Thessaloniki in Greece.
On 12 September 2009, Nafti scored the only goal of the home match against PAS Giannina to put Aris top of the Superleague Greece after three matches.
He finished his debut season with four goals from 22 league games, as Aris finished fifth.
During the January 2011 transfer window, the 32-year-old Nafti left Aris and returned to Spain, signing an 18-month contract with Segunda División club Real Valladolid.
He spent the 2012–13 season with Real Murcia, helping them avoid relegation from the second tier, and had considered retiring from the game before dropping down a division to sign for Cádiz.
He established himself in the latter team but was also troubled by injury, and after they signed midfielder Jon Ander Garrido in the January 2014 transfer window, Nafti's contract was cancelled.
On 10 June 2016, Nafti was given his first managerial job, at Segunda División B club Marbella FC, despite reportedly not possessing the licence required to manage at that level.
After a series of poor results, he was fired on 7 March 2017.
Nafti was hired by another Segunda B club, Mérida AD, on 27 June 2017; he lasted until 20 December.
The following 12 March, after the resignation of his successor, Loren, he returned to the Estadio Romano as manager, but left at the end of the season after failing to prevent their relegation.
In October 2018, Nafti took over as manager of CD Badajoz, also of the third division, until the end of the season.
In the 2019–20 season, his team eliminated UD Las Palmas (second tier) and SD Eibar (top flight) from the Copa del Rey before an extra-time loss to Granada CF in the last 16.
He was dismissed on 4 February 2020 with the team fourth in the league.
On 9 October 2020, Nafti was announced as manager of Étoile Sportive du Sahel in his home nation, but returned to Spain five days later, after being appointed in charge of second division side CD Lugo.
He was sacked from the latter club the following 28 February, after a 1–4 loss to UD Almería.
Nafti replaced sacked Asier Garitano at the helm of CD Leganés, also in the Spanish second division, on 31 October 2021.
He left the following 5 June, as his contract would not be renewed.
A week after leaving Leganés, Nafti signed a one-year contract with newly relegated Levante UD.
He was sacked on 10 October 2022, having won twice and taken ten points from nine games.
On 2 January 2023, Nafti was hired to replace Hussein Ammouta as manager of African champions Wydad AC of Morocco.