Youssef En-Nesyri, born on June first, nineteen ninety-seven, is a prominent Moroccan professional footballer who excels as a striker. Currently, he plays for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League and represents the Morocco national team. His journey in football began at a young age, where he honed his skills at local youth teams, particularly the esteemed King Mohammed VI football academy.
En-Nesyri's professional career took off in Spain, where he spent the first eight years of his career showcasing his talent with clubs such as Málaga, Leganés, and Sevilla. Over this period, he made more than two hundred appearances in La Liga, establishing himself as a formidable striker. In two thousand twenty-four, he made a significant move to Fenerbahçe, furthering his career in European football.
On February third, two thousand twenty-six, En-Nesyri transitioned to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ittihad. His international career began in two thousand sixteen when he made his debut for the Moroccan national team at the age of eighteen. Prior to this, he had represented Morocco at the under-20 level.
En-Nesyri has been a key player for Morocco, being selected for the national squads in the FIFA World Cup in two thousand eighteen and two thousand twenty-two. Additionally, he has participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in two thousand seventeen, two thousand nineteen, two thousand twenty-one, two thousand twenty-three, and two thousand twenty-five, showcasing his consistent presence on the international stage.