Hamza Rafia

Hamza Rafia (; born 2 April 1999) is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Espérance de Tunis and the Tunisia national team.

Born in Tunisia, Rafia initially represented France at youth level, before switching allegiance to his native country, making his senior debut for Tunisia in 2019.

Early life Born on 22 April 1999 in Kalaat es Senam, Tunisia,

Club career Lyon B Coming through the youth system, Rafia played for the reserve team of Lyon in the Championnat de France Amateur, the fourth division of French football. His first goal for Lyon B came during the 2018–19 season, on 18 August 2018, helping his side win 5–2 against Monaco B. Rafia scored five goals in 18 league games throughout the season. Rafia played for Juventus' reserve team in the Serie C – Juventus U23 – making his professional debut in a 2–0 away loss to Novara in the league on 26 August 2019.

On 18 December, Rafia scored his first goal for Juventus U23 in a 2–1 away victory over Piacenza, in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia Serie C. He helped Juventus U23 win the tournament, scoring against Ternana in the final, which ended 2–1.

Juventus On 13 January 2021, Rafia made his senior debut for Juventus, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute in a Coppa Italia match against Genoa; he scored in the 104th minute, helping Juventus win 3–2 after extra time.

Loan to Standard Liège On 18 August 2021, Rafia moved to Belgian side Standard Liège on loan.

Loan to Cremonese On 31 January 2022, Rafia moved to Serie B side Cremonese.

Pescara On 27 January 2023, Rafia signed a 2.5-year contract with Serie C club Pescara.

Lecce On 18 July 2023, Rafia signed a three-year contract with Serie A club Lecce. He made his top-tier debut in their season opener against Lazio on 20 August 2023.

Style of play Rafia is an attacking midfielder also capable of playing as a right winger.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Tunisia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rafia goal.

Honours Juventus U23 Coppa Italia Serie C: 2019–20

Juventus Coppa Italia: 2020–21

Espérance de Tunis Tunisian Cup: 2025–26