Biography
Who is Youssef En-Nesyri?
Early life and youth career
Born in Fez, Morocco, on June 1, 1997, Youssef En-Nesyri developed his footballing skills through local institutions. He spent his formative years training at the Maghreb de Fès club and the Mohammed VI Football Academy. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his eventual move to Europe to pursue a professional career.
In 2015, he signed with Málaga CF for a reported fee of 125,000 euros. He was initially placed with the reserve squad, Atlético Malagueño, to gain experience. His breakthrough arrived quickly as he impressed coaches during the 2016 pre-season, eventually earning a spot in the first team and a professional contract extension through 2020.
Professional club career in Spain
Youssef En-Nesyri made his La Liga debut in August 2016 against Espanyol. He scored his first professional league goal against Eibar the following month. Following Málaga's relegation in 2018, he moved to CD Leganés on a five-year contract. During his time at Leganés, he became a consistent goalscorer, especially netting a hat-trick against Real Betis in 2019, which made him the first player from that club to achieve such a feat in the top flight.
In January 2020, Sevilla FC acquired the striker for a reported 20 million euros. His tenure at Sevilla was marked by significant success, including winning the 2020 UEFA Europa League. He reached several milestones, such as becoming the highest-scoring Moroccan player in a single La Liga season with 18 goals during the 2020-21 campaign. Also, he became the top Moroccan scorer in UEFA Champions League history by reaching nine goals in the competition.
International play and recent transfers
Youssef En-Nesyri debuted for the Morocco national team in 2016 after representing the under-20 side. He has been a regular feature in major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022, as well as multiple Africa Cup of Nations editions. His performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was historic, as his leaping header against Portugal helped Morocco become the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final.
In July 2024, he transferred to the Turkish club Fenerbahçe on a five-year deal, becoming the most expensive signing in the club's history. He continued to compete in continental competitions, scoring his first European goal for the club against Manchester United. By February 2026, he moved to the Saudi Pro League to join Al-Ittihad. Throughout his career, he has also been honored as an Officer of the Order of the Throne in his home country.
Birthday and age
Youssef En-Nesyri was born on June 1, 1997, which makes Youssef 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Youssef shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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