Ellyes Skhiri

KOE

• #6 • Center Midfielder

Ellyes Skhiri

KOE

• #6 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Tunisia

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

May 10, 1995 (31)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

163 lb

Club

FC Köln

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

Bundesliga

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

65.4

175/372

Impact score

6.2

237/372

Midfielder rank

59th

59/96

All rank

242nd

242/372

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

357th

357/540

All rank

1356th

1,356/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Overall

37th/97 MID

65.4

Shooting

68th/70 MID

57.3

Passing

21st/97 MID

69.5

On Ball Attacking

57th/92 MID

60.1

Duel

34th/93 MID

63.8

Ball Control

15th/97 MID

67.5

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

324

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Nov 1, 2:30pm UTC

Union Berlin

FC Köln

Stadion An der Alten Försterei

News

Oct 14, 2026

Targeting early 2027 return

Skhiri (ankle) could remain sidelined until early 2027, according to coach Rene Wagner. "It's a devastating blow for us. I hope Ellyes will be available again at the beginning of next year. But I don't want to give a precise prognosis."

Analysis: Skhiri faces an extended absence after suffering a significant right ankle injury during Sunday's 2-1 Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach. The defensive midfielder was stretchered off following a challenge from Florian Neuhaus, with subsequent examinations confirming substantial damage. Manager Rene Wagner expressed hope that Skhiri could return at the beginning of next year but declined to provide a precise recovery timeline. Tom Krauss, who replaced him against Gladbach, could take on increased midfield responsibilities during his absence.

Oct 12, 2026

Suffers significant ankle injury

Skhiri (ankle) is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after an MRI confirmed a right ankle injury sustained during Sunday's 2-1 Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach, according to the club.

Analysis: Skhiri suffered the injury following a challenge from Florian Neuhaus in first-half stoppage time, twisting his right ankle awkwardly and requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch. Further examinations confirmed significant damage, with reports suggesting that at least one ligament may be torn, although the club has not disclosed the precise diagnosis. No specific recovery timeline has been established, but Koln have confirmed that the defensive midfielder faces a prolonged absence. Tom Krauss replaced him against Gladbach and represents an option to take over his midfield responsibilities during his recovery.