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Alaeddine Yahia (born September 26, 1981 in France) is a Tunisianfootball player who, as of 2004 was playing for Stade Tunisien. September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
He was part of the Tunisian2004 Olympic football team, who exited in the first round, finishing third in group C, behind group and gold medal winners Argentina and runners-up Australia. The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2004 Summer Olympics were the 28th Summer Olympic Games. ...
The Tunisian international, who was born in Paris, has completed a £350,000 switch from French club Guingamp and has agreed a three-year deal with Saints.
Yahia's arrival has come too late for tonight's clash against Bolton but with Michael Svensson out for three months following knee surgery, he will soon win his first start.
Yahia was also courted by French club Sochaux but the 22-year-old insists he was always destined for St Mary's when he discovered of Saints' interest.