1. Youssef En-Nesyri made over 200 La Liga appearances before his transfer to Fenerbahce in 2024.
16 Facts About Youssef En-Nesyri
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Youssef En-Nesyri made his international debut in 2016 aged 18, after previously being capped by the nation's youth teams at under-20 level.
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Youssef En-Nesyri was chosen in Morocco's squads for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022.
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Youssef En-Nesyri was picked for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017,2019,2021 and 2023.
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On 23 August 2016, after scoring six goals during the pre-season, Youssef En-Nesyri agreed to a contract extension until 2020.
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On 17 August 2018, following Malaga's relegation from La Liga, Youssef En-Nesyri signed a five-year contract with CD Leganes in the main category.
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Youssef En-Nesyri made his debut in European competitions on 20 February 2020, in the UEFA Europa League last 32 first leg away to CFR Cluj in Romania.
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In January 2021, Youssef En-Nesyri scored hat-tricks in home wins over Real Sociedad and Cadiz.
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On 4 April 2021, Youssef En-Nesyri marked his hundredth match played for the team against Barcelona.
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On 1 November 2023, Youssef En-Nesyri was nominated for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year by CAF.
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On 6 August 2024, Youssef En-Nesyri made his debut for the club in a Champions League third qualifying round match against Lille.
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Youssef En-Nesyri was a late addition to the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, at the expense of defender Badr Benoun.
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At the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of a win over the Ivory Coast to send the Atlas Lions into the last 16.
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Youssef En-Nesyri was called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
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Youssef En-Nesyri is praised for his heading abilities, and his jumping.
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Youssef En-Nesyri is described as dangerous on the counter attack due to his speed, and a dangerous player in the box thanks to his smart movement and frame.