Nehdi Paul Tajini
Summary
Highly experienced football coach with over 30 years of work across Europe and the Arab Gulf. Strong background in first-team coaching, youth development, and technical leadership. Proven record of improving team performance, achieving high win rates, and promoting young players to senior squads. Comfortable leading multicultural teams and working in high-pressure professional environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Head Coach U21
Professional League
Saudi Arabia
06.2025 - Current
- Improved team win rate to over 70%
- High-potential players for senior-level football
- Managed multicultural technical and administrative staff
- Analyzed player performance data to inform strategic game planning and decision-making.
Technical Director
Technical Director
Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented full club training methodology
- Achieved 40% product revenue growth in three months by planning and launching four new key features.
- Improved state test pass rates from 78% to 87% in two years
- Built youth development structure
- Attained 2 players to the first team
- Directed cross-functional teams in project execution and system integration efforts.
- Led technical strategy development to align innovation with organizational goals.
Youth Team Coach (U11–U19)
Qatar Sports Club
Qatar
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Attained and delivered integrated youth training programs
- Promoted 8 players to the first team
- Developed a player selected for the Qatar National Youth Team
Reserve Team Coach (U19)
Al Shamal Sports Club
Qatar
06.2011 - 06.2016
- Full technical and tactical responsibility for reserve team
Head Coach – First Team-2 Division
FJK Football Club -Finland
Finland
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Worked in professional, multicultural football environments
- Technical and professional standards
- play off for 1 League
Head Coach – First Team-4 DIVISION -3 DIVISION
BK-46 Football Club
Finland
10.2005 - 11.2008
- Conducted detailed match analysis using video and data tools
- Worked in professional, multicultural football environments
- - Technical and professional standards
Head Coach (U16)
BK-46 Football Club
Finland
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Achieved promotion to the 1st Division
- Long-term player development and team structure
- WINE
Assistant Coach (U16)
Lopa Football Club
Finland
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Youth development programs
- Contributed to strong league performances
Education
Master's Degree -
Professional Club Management
Spain01.2025
Skills
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
- Video and Data Performance Analysis
Certification
- UEFA Pro License
- CBF Pro Diploma – Brazilian Football Confederation
- Coaching Diploma & Certified Lecturer – Qatar Football Association (QFA)
- SAQ Diploma – England
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Finnish
Swedish
License
UEFA Pro License
Personal Information
Nationality: Finnish Tunisian
Workshops International Programs
- Football Associations and Federations in: Finland, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Brazil, Poland, Latvia, Iraq
- Brazilian Football Confederation
- Qatar Football Association
References
- Ministry of Sports – Qatar
- Ministry of Sports – Saudi Arabia
- Finnish Football Association
Timeline
Head Coach U21
Professional League
06.2025 - Current
Technical Director
Technical Director
01.2022 - 01.2023
Youth Team Coach (U11–U19)
Qatar Sports Club
06.2016 - 07.2021
Reserve Team Coach (U19)
Al Shamal Sports Club
06.2011 - 06.2016
Head Coach – First Team-4 DIVISION -3 DIVISION
BK-46 Football Club
10.2005 - 11.2008
Head Coach – First Team-2 Division
FJK Football Club -Finland
01.2004 - 12.2005
Head Coach (U16)
BK-46 Football Club
01.1994 - 01.2002
Assistant Coach (U16)
Lopa Football Club
01.1993 - 01.1994
Master's Degree -
Professional Club Management