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Forward
Y. En-Nesyri
- No.
- 19
Profile
- Position
- Centre-Forward
- Strong foot
- Left
- Key trait
- Aerial threat with tactical discipline
- Shirt number
- 19
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Aerial monster. En-Nesyri attacks crosses with explosive timing, leap, and fearless penalty-box movement.
- Tactical defender. En-Nesyri presses intelligently, tracks defensive zones, and helps Morocco stay compact without the ball.
- Vertical striker. He stretches defences with runs behind and gives Morocco a direct outlet up front.
Iconic Moments
- 2022 World Cup. Scored the legendary header against Portugal that sent Morocco to the semi-finals.
- 2023 Europa League. Scored twice against Manchester United as Sevilla knocked them out on the way to another European title.
- Sevilla Legacy. Won two Europa League titles with Sevilla and became one of Morocco’s great European strikers.
Did You Know?
- Born in Fès, Morocco, En-Nesyri is one of the country’s most iconic homegrown strikers.
- He came through the Mohammed VI Academy, the same talent factory behind many modern Atlas Lions.
- His leap against Portugal became one of the most unforgettable images in African World Cup history.