Wissam Abu Ali: The Palestinian Star Shining Bright in Egyptian Football

Egyptian Al-Ahly and Palestine national team star Wissam Abu Ali has continued his remarkable brilliance since the start of 2024, amassing outstanding numbers that place him among the best strikers in the world.

Wissam played 28 matches with Al-Ahly and the Palestine national team and contributed to 24 goals, scored 20 goals and assisted 4 goals, confirming his skills and great influence in both teams.

Wissam Abu Ali’s Achievements with Al-Ahli

With Al-Ahly, Wissam scored 19 goals and assisted 4 goals in all tournaments, including 18 goals in the Egyptian league, the first Palestinian player to win the title of top scorer in the Egyptian league.

The achievement equaled the record held by Moroccan Waleed Azzaro, with 18 goals in one season, making him the most foreign player to score with Al-Ahly in one season in the league.

Internationally, Wissam scored the first goal in Palestine’s history not only with his club, but in a World Cup final qualifier, adding a historic mark to his international career and making him a sporting icon for the Palestinian people.

His Various Scoring Abilities

Wissam Abu Ali has distinctive and varied scoring abilities, as he has scored 15 goals with his right foot, two with his left foot and one with his head, indicating effective use of his physical abilities from inside and outside the penalty area.

In addition, Wissam excels in set piece execution, scoring 4 goals from penalty kicks and two goals from direct free kicks, he was the only player in the Egyptian league last season to score two goals from direct free kicks.

Compared to the Best Players in the World

When comparing Wissam’s performance with the big European league stars, we see that his numbers are not far from the impressive numbers of these stars.

Kylian Mbappe, the Real Madrid star, has contributed 42 goals in 42 matches, the most of any player in the five major leagues, while Frenchman Lille’s Jonathan David is second with 37 contributions in 41 matches.

Chelsea player Cole Palmer scored 34 goals in 38 games, while Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. scored 33 goals in 39 games and Manchester City star Erling Haaland scored 32 goals in 33 games.

Comparing these numbers with Wissam Abu Ali, we see that he has contributed 24 goals in 28 matches, which is a very prominent number, especially if we consider the different competitive levels between the Egyptian league and the major European leagues.

A Modern Striker with a Bright Future

What sets Wissam apart in this comparison is the variety of his goals and scoring methods, as he scored in different ways and with both feet, he is also the player in the Egyptian league who scored the most goals from direct free kicks.

Wissam Abu Ali is not only a star for his team and his country, but he is the model of a modern striker who is able to adapt to the demands of the modern game, making him a candidate to appear at a big club in the future.

His continuation of these outstanding performances would make him a prominent name in the history of Arab and international football.