Romain Ghanem Paul Saïss, also known as Romain Saïss, is a Moroccan footballer who plays for Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig and the Morocco national team.
With a career spanning back to 2011, Saïss has showcased his skills at various clubs across France, England and Türkiye.
His notable qualities include strong tackling ability, impressive aerial ability and exceptional leadership.
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- Full name: Romain Ghanem Paul Saïss
- Stage name: Romain Saïss
- Date of birth: March 26, 1990
- Age: 33 years old
- Place of birth: France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: soccer player
- Height: 1.88m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Saïss
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: £10 million
Early life and education
Romain Ghanem Paul Saïss, a French citizen, was born on March 26, 1990, in Bourg-de-Péage. During his childhood, he was raised and guided by his parents, whose identities remain unknown to the public.
As such, they are often referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Saïss. Unfortunately, there is no information about Romain’s siblings or any details about his educational pursuits.
Career
Saïss began his professional career at Valence before moving to Le Havre and Clermont in Ligue 2 and Angers in Ligue 1. In 2016, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he played 206 games and scored 15 goals. However, in 2021, Saïss moved to Beşiktaş to continue his career.
In 2013, Saïss joined Ligue 2 side Le Havre and played for them for two seasons, appearing in 54 matches and contributing five goals. In 2015, he moved to Ligue 1 club Angers, where he played his first season, appearing in 34 matches and helping the team to a respectable 14th place.
Continuing his journey, Saïss joined Beşiktaş in 2021 on a free transfer and spent two seasons with the club, appearing in 57 matches and scoring two goals.
Saïss had the unique opportunity to choose between playing for France and Morocco, and in the end, he decided to represent Morocco. He made his debut for the Moroccan national team in 2012, marking the beginning of an impressive journey.
Saïss has proudly represented his country in over 70 matches, showcasing his skill and dedication. He even had the honour of captaining the team in their remarkable run to fourth place at the prestigious 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Awards and nominations
Individual
- Angers Player of the Season
- IFFHS African Team of the Year
International
- FIFA World Cup fourth place
- African Cup of Nations third place
CAF Awards
- CAF Team of the Year (Nominated)
- African Footballer of the Year (Nominated)
- CAF Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament
Arab Football Federation Awards
- Arab Football Federation Team of the Year (Nominated)
Glo-CAF Awards
- Glo-CAF African Player of the Year (Nominated):
Social media
- Instagram: @romain.saiss.27
- Twitter: @RomainSaiss27
- Facebook: RomainSaissOfficial
Personal life
Romain Saïss, 33, a Moroccan footballer, maintains a private lifestyle, thus limiting the amount of information accessible about his personal affairs.
Therefore, his marital status and parental responsibilities are still not disclosed. It is worth noting that Romain Saïss is a Muslim and possesses exceptional language skills in French, Arabic and English.
Net worth
Romain Saïss earns a weekly wage of £29,181 while playing for Besiktas JK, which equates to an annual salary of £1.5m. This new contract, which runs until 2023, comes on top of his previous salary of £21,923 a week at Wolves, which equates to £1.1m a year.
Adding together earnings from his football career, sponsorship deals and investments, Romain Saïss’s net worth is estimated at around £10 million.
