Robin Tihi Explained

Robin Tihi
Full Name:Robin Amin Tihi
Birth Date:16 March 2002
Birth Place:Danderyd, Sweden
Height:1.85 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Al Ahli
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:2007–2014
Youthclubs1:Vasalunds IF
Youthyears2:2014–2020
Youthclubs2:AIK
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:AIK
Caps1:26
Goals1:1
Years2:2021
Clubs2:AFC Eskilstuna (loan)
Caps2:28
Goals2:2
Years3:2022
Clubs3:IFK Värnamo (loan)
Caps3:28
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Al Ahli Doha
Caps4:19
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Sweden U16
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2020–
Nationalteam2:Finland U21
Nationalcaps2:22
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Finland
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:12 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:20 June 2023

Robin Amin Tihi (born 16 March 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli. Born in Sweden, Tihi represents Finland internationally.

Club Career

Early Career and AIK

Tihi began playing football in the youth sector of Vasalunds IF in 2007. In 2014, he joined the youth academy of AIK.

Tihi made his senior debut with AIK first team in Allsvenskan in the 2020 season, ultimately making 13 league appearances in the season and scoring once.

For the 2021 season, he was loaned out to Superettan club AFC Eskilstuna.

On 26 January 2022, Tihi joined Värnamo on a season-long loan.[1]

Al Ahli

On 14 August 2023, Tihi left AIK after signing a five-year deal with Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli Doha, for a reported fee of €1.7 million.[2] He made his debut on September 29th 2023, scoring in a 4–2 win over Muaither.[3] He went on to play 18 matches in the league that season, scoring two goals as Al Ahli finished in 10th place, just outside the relegation zone.[4]

International career

Tihi is eligible to represent Finland, Sweden and Morocco. He originally represented the Sweden U16s, before switching to represent the Finland U21 national team.[5]

Tihi made his full international debut for Finland senior national team on 12 January 2023, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 friendly loss against Estonia.[6]

On 19 November 2023, it was reported in Finnish media, that Tihi had declined an invitation to the Finland U21 for the 2025 UEFA Euro under-21 championship qualifying matches.[7]

Personal life

Tihi was born in Sweden to a Finnish mother and Moroccan father. He attended the Finnish school in Stockholm and speaks Finnish fluently. His younger sister Bianca has played football in AIK youth team, and represented Sweden and Morocco at youth international level.[8] [9]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AIK2020Allsvenskan13130161
2021Allsvenskan003030
2022Allsvenskan00000000
2023Allsvenskan13030160
Total261900000351
AFC Eskilstuna (loan)2021Superettan28210292
IFK Värnamo (loan)2022Allsvenskan28020300
Al Ahli Doha2023–24Qatar Stars League1825110243
2024–25Qatar Stars League100010
Total192510010253
Career total99517100101176

International

External links

Notes and References

  1. Värnamo. ROBIN TIHI ÄR KLAR FÖR IFK VÄRNAMO. 26 January 2022. 5 April 2022. sv.
  2. News: MTV Finland. Lähde: Huuhkajat-lupaukselle miljoonasiirto, suuntana Lähi-Itä. 10 August 2023. 8 September 2023. fi.
  3. https://www.playmakerstats.com/match/2023-09-29-al-ahli-muaither-sc/9485859
  4. https://int.soccerway.com/national/qatar/stars-league/20232024/regular-season/r68172/tables/
  5. Web site: Striden om AIK-talangen: "Oron finns alltid". Aftonbladet.
  6. Web site: International Friendly – Finland 0–1 Estonia. Soccerway.
  7. https://www.ts.fi/urheilu/6165312 Luottopuolustaja kieltäytyi kutsusta maajoukkueeseen – "Robin teki oman päätöksen"
  8. https://www.kaleva.fi/tukholman-varjoissa-kasvaa-suomessa-tuntematon-hui/2655922 Tukholman varjoissa kasvaa Suomessa tuntematon huippulupaus, joka voi valita maajoukkueensa
  9. https://www.playmakerstats.com/player/bianca-tihi/1030399?edicao_id=166626 Bianca Tihi