Born on 4th August 1994 in Morocco, Mohamed Elyounoussi, is a prominent forward recognised for his primary position as a left winger for FC Copenhagen. Standing at a height of 5ft 10 (1.78m), and weighing 11st (70kg), Elyounoussi sports the number 10 jersey on the football field. This player's current market value is estimated around £4m, as referenced by Transfermarkt.
Turning time back to January 2011, Elyounoussi embarked on his professional football journey with Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien in Norway. In his debut season, he clocked in nine first team appearances in league matches. His performance improved drastically in 2013, with 29 appearances and six successful league goals to his name.
In March 2014, Elyounoussi was transferred from Sarpsborg 08 to Molde, another club in the Eliteserien. Over three seasons, he made a total of 70 appearances and scored 30 goals throughout.
2016 witnessed Elyounoussi's professional shift from Norwegian to Swiss football with a move to Basel in the Super League. This transition was made for an estimated fee of around £2.3m. During his time at Basel, he contributed 20 goals over the course of 65 appearances in two seasons.
Approaching Premier League football, Elyounoussi moved to Southampton, England in July 2018, following an estimated deal of £16m. His league journey was marked by 16 appearances during his initial season. This heightened to 30 appearances, with an addition of four goals, and again to 33 appearances with one league goal.
A significant point in Elyounoussi's career was his loan transfer to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership in August 2019. His first season resulted in ten appearances and four successful goals. However, it was his second season where he truly shined with 34 appearances and ten magnificent goals.
Following the completion of his loan term in June 2021, Elyounoussi returned to Southampton. His comparative performance from previous seasons did not differ much, with regular appearances and a few goals to his credit.
Journeying onwards, Elyounoussi moved to FC Copenhagen in the Superliga, Denmark in July 2023. Gaining momentum over the years, he totalled 78 appearances and scored 23 goals throughout his ongoing seasons.
Besides, Elyounoussi has also represented FC Copenhagen in the Champions League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026. He appeared six times and scored a goal, more or less similar to his performance in the Champions League 2025 - 2026, with one goal from six starts and one substitute appearance.
The brilliance of Elyounoussi adds to the captivating spirit of football, making him a figure to keep an eye on for seasons to come.
