Youssef En-Nesyri: profile
Youssef En-Nesyri (born 1 June 1997 in Fez, Morocco) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a forward for Al Ittihad FC.
En-Nesyri made the step into senior football with Atlético Malagueño in 2016. He has played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2016. His most appearances came at Sevilla FC (2020–2024), where he made 143 appearances and scored 51 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 291 appearances and 105 goals.
At international level, En-Nesyri has represented Morocco (2016–present), earning 92 caps and scoring 25 goals. Our match database lists 10 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 20 January 2017 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Morocco at under-20 level.
Fez has produced 38 footballers in our database, including Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti, Rachid Azzouzi and Anas Zniti.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2016 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 2016–present (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Spain, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.36 (105 in 291)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 86% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Ittihad FC (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stéphane Sessègnon, Chinedu Obasi and Samuel Inkoom (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 |  Atlético Malagueño |
Tercera División | 10 | 9 |
| 2016–2018 | Málaga CF |
La Liga | 38 | 5 |
| 2018–2020 | CD Leganés |
LaLiga 2 | 49 | 13 |
| 2020–2024 | Sevilla FC |
La Liga | 143 | 51 |
| 2024–2026 |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 50 | 27 |
| 2026– |  Al Ittihad FC |
Saudi Pro League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 291 | 105 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 |  Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016– | Morocco |
Senior | 92 | 25 |
International goals (10)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jan 2017 | Morocco 3–1 Togo | 72 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 25 Jun 2018 | Spain 2–2 Morocco | 81 | FIFA World Cup |
| 3 | 28 Jun 2019 | Morocco 1–0 Ivory Coast | 23 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 5 Jul 2019 | Morocco 1–1 Benin | 76 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 25 Jan 2022 | Morocco 2–1 Malawi | 45 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 1 Dec 2022 | Canada 1–2 Morocco | 23 | FIFA World Cup |
| 7 | 10 Dec 2022 | Morocco 1–0 Portugal | 42 | FIFA World Cup |
| 8 | 17 Jan 2024 | Morocco 3–0 Tanzania | 80 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 9 | 8 Sep 2025 | Zambia 0–2 Morocco | 7 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 14 Oct 2025 | Morocco 1–0 Congo | 63 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Youssef En-Nesyri?
Youssef En-Nesyri was born on 1 June 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Youssef En-Nesyri born?
Youssef En-Nesyri was born in Fez, Morocco.
Which national team does Youssef En-Nesyri play for?
Youssef En-Nesyri plays international football for Morocco. He has 92 caps and 25 goals on record.
Which clubs has Youssef En-Nesyri played for?
Youssef En-Nesyri's recorded clubs are Atlético Malagueño, Málaga CF, CD Leganés, Sevilla FC, Fenerbahçe Istanbul and Al Ittihad FC.
What team does Youssef En-Nesyri play for now?
According to the latest data, Youssef En-Nesyri plays for Al Ittihad FC.
How tall is Youssef En-Nesyri?
Youssef En-Nesyri is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Youssef En-Nesyri play?
Youssef En-Nesyri plays as a forward.
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