Elias Achouri
SDL
Left Winger
Center Forward
Wide Forward
Feb 10, 1999 (27)
Right
6'2"
150 lb
Inactive after injury blow
Achouri has been diagnosed with a lower body problem and is not available for upcoming games, the MLS Player Status Report indicated.
Analysis: Achouri started in nine of the last 10 league contests and was heavily involved in attacking duties, although he had yet to add to his two goals in that span since Aug. 30. The winger's status is now unclear ahead of the final regular-season stretch. Amahl Pellegrino, who replaced him in his most recent start, is a candidate to pick up the minutes.
Back from Tunisia duty
Achouri has completed his international commitments with Tunisia and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against New York Red Bulls, with his name absent from San Diego FC's latest injury report.
Analysis: Achouri is back in contention after missing San Diego's previous league match against Austin while representing Tunisia. The winger has established himself as a regular starter on the left flank since arriving this summer, scoring two goals from 16 shots across eight MLS appearances, including six starts. His return provides San Diego with an important attacking boost and should put him in a strong position to reclaim his starting role. Amahl Pellegrino, who is also returning from injury, could provide additional competition on the left wing.
Links with Tunisia
Achouri has been called up by Tunisia for the September-October international break and will therefore miss Saturday's clash against Austin, returning for the match against NYRB on October 10.
Analysis: Achouri has been an undisputed starter for San Diego on the left wing since his arrival this summer, scoring two goals from 16 shots in eight appearances (six starts). He will miss Saturday's clash against Austin due to the call up but and will likely be replaced by Amahl Pellegrino in the attack during his absence.
Scores in 3-1 win
Achouri scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Achouri scored his second goal in his second start for San Diego FC. In the last three games, he has taken at least two shots, and in this game he took four shots. In his last three games, he has also created four chances. He has scored from both of his shots on target since joining the club from Copenhagen.
Scores in Saturday's win
Achouri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Achouri found the back of the net in the 35th minute Saturday, an unassisted strike which gave his side the 2-0 victory. It marked his first goal since joining the club in July, and Saturday also marked his first start for San Diego. He was subbed off in the 68th minute for Amahl Pellegrino.
Transfers to San Diego
Achouri completed a permanent transfer from Copenhagen to San Diego FC until the end of the 2028/29 MLS season on Friday.
Analysis: Achouri was one of the few bright spots for Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and after thriving for Copenhagen in the Danish SuperLiga, he's likely to be a regular for San Diego. Achouri notched five goals and seven assists across 37 appearances for the Danish club across all competitions in the 2026/27 campaign.
Tunisia's leading wide threat
Achouri is in line to start on the wing for Tunisia at the World Cup, standing out as one of the most reliable sources of attacking production in the squad.
Analysis: Achouri heads into the tournament backed by a strong international career, having tallied five goals across 29 caps with the Carthage Eagles, including a brace against Uganda at AFCON 2025 that announced him as one of the continent's more dangerous wide options. His form at club level has matched that upward trajectory, as he posted three goals and four assists in the Danish Superliga this past season while also chipping in with a goal and an assist across seven Champions League appearances, demonstrating he can produce against higher-quality opposition. Achouri is expected to operate on the right flank and should be the team's primary creator in open play, though he could remain behind Hannibal Mejbri in terms of set-piece responsibilities. Tunisia face a daunting group that includes the Netherlands and Sweden, but Achouri's direct style and ability to generate attempts independently could keep him involved regardless of the scoreline.
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