Samir Soliman

Samir Soliman is a Syrian-born former professional footballer and a graduate of the prestigious École nationale d'administration (ENA) in France. He was known for his role as a goalkeeper for AS Saint-Etienne during the 1980s, a period marked by the club's successful history. After his football career, Soliman transitioned into public service, becoming part of the elite civil service in France. For many years, his whereabouts have been a subject of speculation among former colleagues and friends, as he seemed to vanish from the public eye after the early 2000s. Recently, he was in the news due to the resurfacing of his story, highlighting the contrasts between his early life in Syria, his rise in French football, and his subsequent years in Paris, where he has remained largely out of touch with his past.