Akram Afif

Afif, Akram Hassan Yahya Afif, a forward for Qatari club Al Sadd and the Qatar national team, is a Qatari professional football player. In 2004, he joined Al Markhiya’s youth team and began playing football. After that, he played for Aspire Academy’s youth squad, Sevilla (on loan), Villarreal (on loan), and Al Sadd. Eupen signed him in January 2015, and he began his career there. On January 19, 2015, he made his professional debut for the club. He returned to Villarreal on a permanent basis on May 8, 2016. As a result, he became the first Qatari-born player in the history of La Liga. On 4 August 2016, he was loaned to fellow top-tier club Sporting de Gijon for a season, making 11 appearances in all competitions for the club. He returned to his original senior club Eupen on a one-year loan on 14 July 2017, making 16 appearances for the club, scoring once and assisting three times across all competitions. On 31 January 2018, he returned on loan to his former club Al Sadd, and on 8 July 2020, he signed a permanent contract with Al Sadd.

He has represented Qatar at several age levels on the international stage. He’s played for Qatar at the U19, U20, U23, and senior levels. On September 3, 2015, he made his international debut for Qatar in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification stages. He was instrumental in Qatar’s victory in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. He was a member of the squads that competed in the 2019 Copa America and the Gold Cup in 2021.

What is the Net Worth and Salary of Akram Afif in 2021?

Akram Afif makes a living as a professional football player. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements are all sources of money for him. His net wealth and salary as of 2021 are yet to be reported. His current market worth is estimated to be around €3.50 million. Any new information about his net worth and salary will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

What is Akram Afif Famous For?

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Akram Afif was Estad Doha Qatar Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019. (Source: Instagram@akramafif)

Where is Akram Afif From?

Afif, Akram Hassan On November 18, 1996, Yahya Afif was born. Doha, Qatar is where he was born. He grew up alongside his brother, Ali Afif, in the home of his father, Hassan Afif, and his mother, Fayza. Ali Afif, his brother, is also a footballer who plays for Lekhwiya in the QSL. Hassan Afif, his father, was also a footballer who had previously played for Simba in Tanzania before moving to Somalia to play for Horseed. After that, he relocated to Qatar to play for Al Ittihad (later renamed Al Gharafa). Following his retirement, he managed Al Gharafa from 1986 to 1987, as well as Al Markhiya from 2001 to 2003 and 2006 to 2007. He was born in Qatar and is a Qatari citizen. Scorpio is his horoscope sign.

Akram Afif Club Career:

  • In 2004, he joined Al Markhiya’s youth team and began playing football.
  • After that, he played for Aspire Academy’s youth squad, Sevilla (on loan), Villarreal (on loan), and Al Sadd.
  • Eupen signed him in January 2015, and he began his career there. On January 19, 2015, he made his professional debut for the club, scoring in a 2-1 away win over Eendracht Aalst. He made 9 appearances for the team in his first senior season, scoring two goals in all competitions.
  • He made 17 appearances for the team in the 2015-16 season, scoring six goals and giving one assist across all competitions.
  • He returned to Villarreal on a permanent basis on May 8, 2016. As a result, he became the first Qatari-born player in the history of La Liga. On 4 August 2016, he was loaned to fellow top-tier club Sporting de Gijon for a season, making 11 appearances in all competitions for the club.
  • He returned to his original senior club Eupen on a one-year loan on 14 July 2017, making 16 appearances for the club, scoring once and assisting three times across all competitions.
  • On 31 January 2018, he was loaned back to Al Sadd, his former club. On February 8, 2018, he made his debut for the club in a 2-0 win over Al-Rayyan SC. He scored a hat-trick in a 9-1 win over Al-Kharaitiyat on April 7, 2018. He made 19 appearances for the club in the 2017-18 season, scoring five goals and assisting on six occasions in all competitions.
  • He made 33 appearances for Al Sadd in the 2018-19 season, scoring 31 goals and giving 13 assists in all competitions as the club won the Qatar Stars League and Qatari Super Cup. He was selected Player of the Year in the Qatar Stars League that season.
  • He made 28 appearances for the club in the 2019-20 season, scoring 18 goals and giving 14 assists across all competitions, earning him the 2019-20 Qatar Stars League Top Scorer and Top Assists awards. He was also voted Player of the Year in the Qatar Stars League that season.
  • He signed a permanent contract with Al Sadd on July 8, 2020. In all competitions, he made 12 appearances for the club in 2020-21, scoring 5 goals and providing 8 assists.
Akram Afif won Asian Cup with Qatar in 2019. (Source: @akram-afif)

Akram Afif International Career:

  • At various ages, he has represented Qatar.
  • He’s played for Qatar at the U19, U20, U23, and senior levels.
  • On 3 September 2015, he made his international debut for Qatar in a 15-0 win against Bhutan in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification stages.
  • He was instrumental in Qatar’s victory in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
  • He was a member of the squads that competed in the 2019 Copa America and the Gold Cup in 2021.
  • He has made over 50 appearances for his country and scored over 10 goals since his debut.

Akram Afif Girlfriend:

He is not married, according to his personal life. The footballer is concentrating on his career. He could be dating a lovely lady right now, or he could be single. Any new information about his romantic life will be posted here.

Akram Afif Height and Weight:

Akram Afif is 1.77 meters tall, or 5 feet and 10 inches tall. He is 69 kilograms in weight. He has a muscular physique. Black is the color of his eyes and hair. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Quick Facts About Akram Afif

Celebrated Name Akram Afif
Age 24 Years
Nick Name Akram Afif
Birth Name Akram Hassan Afif Yahya Afif
Birth Date 1996-11-18
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Nationality Qatari
Birth Nation Qatar
Place Of Birth Doha, Qatar
Horoscope Scorpio
Career Start 2004
Awards 2019-20 Qatar Stars League Top Scorer, 2018-19, 2019-20 Qatar Stars League Top Assists, 2018-19, 2019-20 Qatar Stars League Player of the Year, etc.
Father Hassan Afif
Mother Fayza
Brothers Ali Afif
Marital Status Single
Height 5 ft. 10 inches
Weight 69kg
Body Type Alethic
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Source of Wealth Football Career
Current Club Al Sadd
Position Left-winger
Jersey Number 29
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