Sofian Chahed

Sofian Chahed (born 18 April 1983) is a football coach and former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Sofian Chahed

Chahed in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth	(1983-04-18) 18 April 1983 (age 42)
Place of birth	West Berlin, West Germany
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1997–1999	Hertha Zehlendorf
1999–2003	Hertha BSC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2009	Hertha BSC	89	(4)
2004–2009	Hertha BSC II	43	(2)
2009–2013	Hannover 96	63	(2)
2009–2013	Hannover 96 II	2	(0)
2014	FSV Frankfurt	0	(0)
International career
2002	Germany U19	5	(0)
2002–2003	Germany U20	8	(0)
2009–2013	Tunisia	4	(0)
Managerial career
2015–2016	BFC Viktoria 1889 (assistant)
2016–2020	Hertha BSC (youth)
2020–2022	Turbine Potsdam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Germany, Chahed represented Tunisia at senior international level.

Early and personal life

Chahed was born in Berlin, West Germany, to Tunisian parents; he holds dual German-Tunisian nationality.^[2] His cousin Tarek Chahed was also a footballer.^[3]

Club career

Chahed (left) playing for Hertha BSC

Chahed made his professional debut for Hertha BSC in 2003, and was released at the end of the 2009 season.^[4] Chahed later played for Hannover 96 and FSV Frankfurt.^[5]

International career

Chahed played for Germany at youth international level.^[6]

Chahed was called up by the Tunisia national side for a training camp on 1 September 2009.^[7][8] He made his senior debut for Tunisia on 11 October 2009.^[9][10]

Coaching career

In 2015, Chahed began working as the assistant manager at BFC Viktoria 1889.^[11] From 2016 to 2020, he coached the youth teams of Hertha BSC.^[12][13]

In 2020, Chahed became the head coach of 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam.^[12]

In June 2022, Chahed departed the club.^[14]