Second StrikerItaly22 years oldPlays for 1.FC Nuremberg
Mohamed Alì Zoma, born on 15 December 2003, operates as a second striker for 1. FC Nuremberg in the 2. Bundesliga. He joined the club in August 2025 and is contracted until 30 June 2029. A blistering start – seven goals in his first six league games – brought a first senior Italy call‑up and a substitute appearance versus Belgium in September.
The right‑footed, 174 cm attacker thrives in the half‑spaces, using sharp movement to create shooting angles and finishing with a high conversion rate. He also drifts wide to deliver low crosses and link with midfield runners, showing comfort on the ball in tight areas. Klose has pointed out that his defensive work‑rate and final‑third decision‑making still need development.
He entered the AlbinoLeffe academy at 13, debuted for the senior side in January 2022 and accumulated 114 Serie C appearances with 27 goals over three seasons before moving to Nuremberg in August 2025 for a €1.5 million fee. He has immediately translated his scoring form to the second tier, keeping Nuremberg firmly in the promotion mix.
Werder Bremen, FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart have all been linked after his early‑season surge. With a long‑term deal running to 2029 and Klose’s public backing, Nuremberg are positioned to keep him for the near future. Continued scoring and a possible promotion could make a summer move to the Bundesliga realistic if the club cannot match the ambition.
Napoli are weighing a January move for Zoma as a fallback if Gustavo Varela proves unattainable, per Football Italia. His contract at Nuremberg runs to 2029.