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Youssef El-Arabi
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Youssef El-Arabi (Arabic: يُوسُف الْعَرَبِيّ; born 3 February 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Nantes. He began his career with hometown club Caen in Ligue 1, making his debut in 2008. After a season in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal he signed for La Liga club Granada for a club record €5 million in 2012. He scored 45 goals in 134 official games before leaving for Al-Duhail in 2016. In three years in the Qatar Stars League, he was top scorer twice, and totalled 107 goals in 95 games across all competitions before returning to Europe with Olympiacos. Born in France, El-Arabi chose to represent Morocco at international level, making his debut in 2010. He represented them at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Quick facts about Youssef El-Arabi

  • Full name: Youssef El-Arabi
  • Born: 1987-02-03
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q456482

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Who is Youssef El-Arabi?

Youssef El-Arabi (Arabic: يُوسُف الْعَرَبِيّ; born 3 February 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Nantes. He began his career with hometown club Caen in Ligue 1, making his debut in 2008.

What nationality is Youssef El-Arabi?

Youssef El-Arabi is France.

When was Youssef El-Arabi born?

Youssef El-Arabi was born on 1987-02-03.

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