Summary
Romain Saiss is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig and the Morocco national team. The 32-year-old is captaining Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022. His net worth is €10 million. Here we highlight Saiss’ net worth, salary, earnings, contract, stats, wife, and detailed information.
About Romain Saiss
Romain Ghanem Paul Saïss was born on 26 March 1990 in Bourg-de-Péage, France, to a Moroccan father. He represents Morocco at the international level.
Romain Saiss played senior professional football for Valence, Clermont, and Le Havre before joining the Ligue 1 side Angers in 2015. The defender played 35 league games in the 2015-16 season for Angers and scored 2 goals. He was selected as the club’s Player of the Season for his solid performance.
Saiss joined the English club Wolves in 2016. He helped the club win the EFL championship in the 2017-18 season. After a long spell, the defender joined Besiktas in 2022.
Romain Saiss made his international debut for Morocco in November 2012 in a 1-0 friendly loss to Togo. The center-back played 5 major tournaments for Morocco. He played in the 2017, 2019, and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Saiss became the captain of his nation after the 2019 AFCON, in which Morocco reached the Round of 16. Romain Saiss played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He played against Iran and Spain as Morocco couldn’t pass the Group Stage.
He is captaining the Atlas Lions in the FIFA World Cup 2022. The skipper scored a goal in their 2-0 victory over Belgium in their second group-stage game to make history. They drew 0-0 with Croatia and beat Canada 2-1 as Morocco finished as the Group F winners.
After a 0-0 draw in extra time, Morocco beat Spain by 3-0 in the penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals. They would play against Portugal to be the first-ever African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Romain Saiss Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
Moroccan skipper Romain Saiss’ net worth is €10 million as of 2023. He earns a €1,760,000 salary per season playing for Besiktas. His weekly salary is €33,846.
The 32-year-old’s prime sources of earnings are his football contracts, endorsements, bonuses, and sponsorship deals.
Contract and Transfer
Romain Saiss joined Besiktas in 2022 and signed a 2-year contract with the Turkish club, which will expire at the end of the 2023-24 season on 30 June 2024.
He will earn a €1.76 million salary per season. The 32-year-old defender’s current transfer market value is €6.50 million.
Saiss’ Salary Per Season
Season | Team | Salary Per Season |
2023-24 | Besiktas | €1.76 million |
2022-23 | Besiktas | €1.76 million |
2021-22 | Wolves | €1.32 million |
2020-21 | Wolves | €1.32 million |
2019-20 | Wolves | €1.32 million |
Endorsement
Besiktas center-back Romain Saiss is a Puma-endorsed player. He will wear the Puma Future Z 1.4 soccer cleats for the 2022-23 season.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Romain Ghanem Paul Saïss |
Current Club | Besiktas |
Position | Center-back |
Shirt No. | 26 |
Date of Birth | 26 March 1990 |
Age | 32 |
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
Birthplace | Bourg-de-Péage, France |
Nationality | Moroccan, French |
Net Worth | €10 million |
Weekly Salary | €33,846 |
Outfitter | Puma |
Relationship Status | Married |
Spouse | Salma Rachid |
Wife’s Insta | @salmarachid.official |
@romain.saiss.27 |
Romain Saiss’ Wife
Romain Saiss’ gorgeous wife is Salma Rachid. The couple married in 2016 but doesn’t expose it publicly. They are blessed with a son, Yanis Alaoui, born in 2019.
Salma Rachid is a stunning Moroccan celebrity and singer. The lovely lady has more than 10 million followers on her Instagram.
Age
Born on 26 March 1990, he is 32 years old.
Height
He is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
Shirt Number
Romain Saiss wears no. 26 for Besiktas. The Moroccan skipper is wearing no. 6 for Morocco in the Qatar World Cup.
Stats
Turkish Super Lig: Besiktas
Season | Match | Goal | Assist |
2022-23 | 11 (as of 5 Nov. 2022) | 0 | 1 |
International Career: Morocco
[As of 6 Dec. 2022]
Year | Appearance | Goal |
2012-Present | 71 | 2 |
FAQs about Romain Saiss
What is Saiss’ Net Worth in 2022?
His net worth is €10 million as of 2022.
How much is his weekly salary?
Saiss earns a €33,846 weekly salary playing for Besiktas.
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