Ali Youssef

Executive Summary

Ali Youssef is a centre-forward born on 5 August 2000 in Göteborg. He currently plays for Mjällby AIF, wearing number 9. He stands at 182 cm and is from Tunisia.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

He is also registered as a left and right winger, though at Mjällby he operates as the primary striker. His profile is shot-focused rather than creative. He averages 2.3 shots per match with 0.9 on target, marking him as a consistent shot-taker even when goals don't follow. His match rating sits at 6.6, a steady but unremarkable figure for a starting forward.

Career and Recent Context

Youssef came through BK Häcken, moving from U17 to U19 in January 2017 and stepping up to the senior squad in January 2019. He left for Apollon Limassol in January 2025 before returning to Allsvenskan with Mjällby in September 2026. In Allsvenskan 2026 he has made 10 appearances for 478 minutes, scoring 1 goal with 0 assists and 3.5 xG. In European competition he has 4 appearances for 34 minutes without scoring. Form has been flat: 0 goals from the last 5 league games despite 8 shots on target in that stretch. Mjällby's previous league match was a 0-1 loss away to Västerås SK on 18 October 2026, with the next fixture away to FC Iberia 1999 on 22 October 2026.

Transfers and Outlook

He arrived at Mjällby on loan from Apollon Limassol, with the loan running until 31 December 2026 and an option to buy attached. No public transfer rumours or confirmed interest from other clubs are reported at this stage.