Anisse Saidi (; born 20 June 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Benfica, on loan from Major League Soccer club San Diego FC. Born in the United States, he represents Tunisia at youth level.
Early life Saidi was born on 20 June 2008 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Born to a Tunisian father and an American mother, he is the nephew of Tunisia international Khaled Saidi. He was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.Tannenwald, Jonathan. "Union trade young forward prospect Anisse Saidi to San Diego; The 16-year-old from Cherry Hill with Tunisian and U.S. roots is a good prospect, but was overtaken by other players on the Union's depth chart of young forwards.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 3, 2025. Accessed November 25, 2025. "Anisse Saidi, a 16-year-old from Cherry Hill with Tunisian and U.S. roots, is on his way to MLS expansion team San Diego FC."
Club career As a youth player, Saidi joined the youth academy of American side Philadelphia Union and started his senior career with the club's reserve team, where he received interest from Portuguese side Sporting. In 2025, he signed for American side San Diego FC.
On 16 June 2026, Saidi was loaned to USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC through the end of the 2026 USL Championship season.
Style of play Saidi plays as a forward. The news website Philly Sports Network wrote in 2024 that his "ball control is great... can finish from all angles and distances in a variety of situations".
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