Youssef En-Nesyri
Moroccan striker for Al-Ittihad and the Atlas Lions, known for his World Cup winner against Portugal and two Europa League titles with Sevilla.
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Known for
FIFA World Cup
UEFA Europa LeagueOverview
- Born
- 1 June 1997 · Fez, Morocco
- Sport
- Football · Striker
- Roots
- Mohammed VI Football Academy, Rabat
- Breakout
- Málaga first team, 2016
- Defining moment
- Winning goal against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup
- Current club
- Al-Ittihad
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Fez, Youssef developed at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat before joining Málaga’s academy in June 2015. He progressed through the youth and reserve sides, then made his LaLiga debut against Espanyol in the 2016/17 season. His first league goal helped Málaga beat Eibar.
Making his name in Spain.
A move to Leganés followed in 2018, then Sevilla in January 2020. Across four and a half seasons at Sevilla he scored 73 goals in 196 appearances and won the Europa League twice. His two goals against Manchester United in the 2023 quarter-final remain a memorable part of that run.
A goal Morocco remembers.
At Qatar 2022, his header decided the quarter-final against Portugal. The 1-0 victory made Morocco the first African team to reach a men’s World Cup semi-final.
Turkey, then Saudi Arabia.
He moved to Fenerbahçe in 2024 and finished his first season with 30 goals in all competitions. In February 2026 he joined Al-Ittihad, signing a contract through 2028.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club football
- 2026–presentAl-IttihadStriker
- 2024–2026FenerbahçeStriker; 30 goals in his first season
- 2020–2024Sevilla FCStriker; two Europa League titles
- 2018–2020CD LeganésStriker
- 2016–2018Málaga CFFirst-team striker
International football
- 2026Africa Cup of Nations semi-finalScored the decisive penalty against Nigeria
- 2022FIFA World Cup quarter-finalScored Morocco’s winner against Portugal
Awards
Quotes
I’m delighted with my debut. I hope I can reach even further. I dedicate this debut to my entire family.Youssef En-Nesyri, MCFTV via Málaga CF
Speaking after his LaLiga debut against Espanyol, in the English translation published by Málaga CF.
Trivia
- He scored six goals in 12 Málaga pre-season games before the 2016/17 campaign, including several 45-minute matches.
- His opening goal against Manchester United in April 2023 was his 50th in all competitions for Sevilla.
- He also scored a header against Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
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