Dual national Amir Abu Al-Izz, the Egyptian-Italian striker, shines with the youth national team.
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Amir Abu Al-Izz: A Young Egyptian-Italian Striker Shining with the U17 National Team
In today's episode, we spotlight Amir Abu Al-Izz, a young Egyptian-Italian striker in the reserve team of Monza, who drew attention during his participation with Egypt's U17 team in the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco.
His standout moment in the tournament was scoring the winning goal against Tunisia, and he came close to scoring again in the third-place match against Morocco, which ended with Egypt winning the bronze medal.
Born on June 11, 2009, Abu Al-Izz plays as a center forward for Monza's U20 team and joined the club in March 2026 on a contract that runs until June 2027.
His rise from the youth ranks to the Monza reserve team marks an important step in his career, although it does not necessarily mean he has played with the first team.
Abu Al-Izz developed in Monza's academy, participating in its youth teams before moving up to the higher age group. In a report published by the Confederation of African Football in May 2026, he was described as a strong center forward, noting that he scored 9 goals in 17 matches with Monza, and that he progressed to the reserve team, participating in five matches in the Primavera 1 league.
His Journey with the Egyptian National Team
In October 2025, Monza announced his call-up to the Egyptian U17 national team camp in preparation for the World Cup, describing him as a striker born in 2009. In April 2026, he was called up again to represent the team in the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco.
His most significant contribution came in the match between Egypt and Tunisia in the group stage. After Tunisia took the lead and Egypt equalized from a penalty, Abu Al-Izz came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, ending the match 2–1 in favor of Egypt. He thus scored a decisive goal in his continental debut, helping the team secure its first victory in the tournament.
The team continued its journey to the semifinals, where they lost to Tanzania on penalties. In the third-place match, Egypt defeated Morocco 2–0, securing the bronze medal.
During that match, a CAF report noted that Abu Al-Izz made a dangerous run and took a powerful shot in the 43rd minute, and he came close to scoring again in the second half.
His Presence in the 2026 Africa Cup
The goal against Tunisia was the most notable moment in Abu Al-Izz's international career so far: a young striker coming on as a substitute and clinching the match with a late goal.
In the match against Morocco, he displayed two dangerous attacking attempts, although he did not score. These moments highlight his involvement in key plays, but they are not enough on their own to form a comprehensive judgment on his level; that requires assessing his playing minutes, off-the-ball movements, contributions to pressing, and collaboration with teammates.
A CAF report places the player among Egypt's promising young strikers, noting his progression through Monza's academy. The report also mentioned his promotion to the reserve team and his goal tally with the club's teams at the time of writing.
Statements and Football Role Model
In an interview published by "Youm7" in April 2026, Abu Al-Izz stated that representing Egypt was a dream he has had since childhood, considering wearing the national jersey an honor and a responsibility. He named Mohamed Salah as his role model, indicating that his success in European leagues inspires young Egyptian players to work hard and believe in their abilities.
In September 2026, Monza announced Abu Al-Izz's call-up to the Egyptian national team for a training camp and friendly matches in Switzerland in preparation for the U17 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled to take place from November 19 to December 13, 2026, according to the club's announcement.
Summary
Player Information
Name: Amir Abu Al-Izz
Age: 17 years old as of now
Date of Birth: June 11, 2009
Club: Monza (Italy)
Position: Center Forward
Preferred Foot: Right
National Team: Egypt U17
International Achievement: Africa U-17 Bronze Medal with Egypt
