All qualities to become a great striker

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona praised his new Egyptian teammate Hamza Abdelkarim, 18, signed from Al-Ahly for €1.5 million. Yamal highlighted Abdelkarim’s bright future and qualities to become a great striker, noting his adaptability and scoring record with youth teams. Abdelkarim, who joined on loan in January 2026, impressed with six goals in 11 matches, leading to a permanent transfer. He also played in the 2026 World Cup with Egypt and is under contract until 2030.