World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Norway | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs France | 30 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Senegal | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Ali Yousef is an Iraqi forward whose career has taken a distinctly European route, spending time in German football with FC Viktoria Köln and Eintracht Braunschweig before a stint in the UAE with Al Wehda and a 2025 move to AEK Larnaca in Cyprus. That exposure to German third and fourth-tier football — physical, pressing-heavy environments — has shaped him into a forward comfortable under defensive pressure. Still only 22, he offers Iraq's attack a different profile from their more domestically based forwards, with the movement and work rate developed in the Bundesliga's lower divisions.
Essen, Germany · 2003-08-21
Career
AEK Larnaca2025 – present
Al Wehda Club2024
Eintracht Braunschweig2023
FC Viktoria Köln2020 – 2022Frequently asked questions
How old is Ali Yousef?
Ali Yousef is 22 years old (born 2003-08-21).
What club does Ali Yousef play for?
Ali Yousef plays for Al-Shorta and represents Iraq.
What position does Ali Yousef play?
Ali Yousef plays as a Forward, wearing #7.
How has Ali Yousef performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Ali Yousef has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.3 at the 2026 World Cup.