Youssoufa Moukoko – 2021 Player Profile, 7 Facts About Him

Youssoufa Moukoko is a footballer who plays professionally for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and also for the German national team. Even though he is only 20 years old, his talent has attracted the attention of some major clubs and has helped him to start playing on the senior stage. Of late, he has continued to draw the attention of football lovers all over the world by his sheer talent and determination.

2021/22 Player Profile of Youssoufa Moukoko

• Date of birth: Nov 20, 2004
• Age: 20 years old
• Place of birth: Yaoundé Cameroon
• Citizenship: Germany  Cameroon
• Position: Striker
• Foot: left
• Current club: Borussia Dortmund
• League: Bundesliga
• Joined: Jul 29, 2020
• Contract expires: Jun 30, 2023
• International career:  Germany Under-20
• Sponsor: Nike
• Trophies won: DFB-Pokal: 2020–21
• Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)

Biography of Youssoufa Moukoko

It was 20 November 2004 that Youssoufa Moukoko was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon to his parents Joseph Moukoko and Marie Moukoko. He spent his early years in his home country where he was brought up alongside his four siblings.

The footballer spent the first 10 years of his life with his mother and grandparents in Yaounde as his father was in Germany where he was a citizen since the 1990s. He joined his father when he was 10 years old and then it was after the move that he joined the youth team of FC St. Pauli in 2014. By 2016, his clear-cut talent made it impossible for Dortmund to have him over, putting him in the club’s youth team. Borussia Dortmund promoted him to the senior team of the club in 2020 and he still plays for the team.

As regards his international career, the star football player played for the Germany Under-16 team in 2017, and in 2020, he was called upon to play for the country at the Under-20 level. That said, he is yet to make it to the senior team level for any country.

Interesting Facts About The Footballer

1. There is a controversy surrounding his age

Born in West Africa where he also spent his early life, there have been many questions surrounding the real age of the footballer. These questions were mostly raised because of the overwhelming talent he has and also because of his level of maturity and experience as a football player.

However, his father made it clear that his son’s age was right because the moment the child was born, he registered him in the German consulate and so he had a german birth certificate.

2. He came very close to quitting football

According to the young talent, he almost stopped playing football after he joined Dortmund. This is because he was not use to the limelight, on one hand, and then there was the constraint scrutiny and questions regarding his age which brought so much pressure on him. He also suffered racial abuse at the time.

3. Youssoufa Moukoko has already set some records in the Bundesliga

Getting to start playing professionally at the age of 16, Youssoufa Moukoko is now the youngest player to play in the Bundesliga. More than that, he is also the youngest to ever score. He has also set the same record in the Champions League.

4. He is likened to some of the greats in football

Thanks to his achievements so far in the game of football, Youssoufa is already been compared to some big names in football including Messi. However, he has been warned by those close to him to ignore the hype and keep chasing his dreams.

5. Youssoufa Moukoko is a practicing muslim

Like many Cameroonians, Youssoufa is a practicing Muslim as he was born and brought up in a family that practices Islam. There has continued to be confusion regarding his religion because of the names of his parents.

6. A look at his salary and net worth

Following his contract with Dortmund, the salary of Youssoufa Moukoko is put at £6,000 every week. This means that he is taking home £24,000 every month and then £288,000 each year.

Beyond the money he makes from his salary, Moukoko also makes much money from his numerous endorsement deals. In 2020, Nike offered him a sponsorship deal that was valued at €10 million. Following the deal, he would be advertising different products for the brand.

7. He is not the only footballer in his family

While he may be the one who is better known, Moukoko is not the only member of his family that plays football. His brother, Borel Moukoko is likewise a player who plies his trade in the fifth tier of German football. Borel and all other members of his family have always provided their support for the young talisman as they advise him to remain ever hungry.

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