Youssef Ezzejjari
 Ezzejari in 2020 with Carroi | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Youssef Ezzejjari Lhasnaoui | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tanjong Pagar United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Manlleu | ||
| 2013 | Nike Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Granollers | 6 | (0) |
| 2013 | Vilassar de Mar | 14 | (0) |
| 2014 | Mollet | 10 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Gramenet | 31 | (5) |
| 2015–2016 | Avià | 15 | (2) |
| 2016 | Terrassa B | 24 | (5) |
| 2017 | Tona | 16 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Mataró | 33 | (14) |
| 2018–2019 | Guineueta | 26 | (9) |
| 2019–2020 | Oyonesa | 22 | (16) |
| 2020–2021 | Carroi | 22 | (18) |
| 2021–2022 | Persik Kediri | 32 | (18) |
| 2022–2023 | Bhayangkara | 12 | (4) |
| 2023 | Khon Kaen United | 6 | (1) |
| 2023 | Negeri Sembilan | 4 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Visakha | 11 | (10) |
| 2024–2025 | Barito Putera | 12 | (2) |
| 2025 | → Madura United (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2025– | Tanjong Pagar United | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 May 2025 | |||
Youssef Ezzejjari Lhasnaoui (born 10 May 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Singapore Premier League club Tanjong Pagar United.[1]
Ezzejjari has spend most of his career in Andorra, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore.
Club career
Youth
Trained in Catalonia grassroots football, Ezzejjari went through the quarries of clubs such as Badalona, Cornellà and ultimately Manlleu of the División de Honor Juvenil de Fútbol.
The following year in 2012, Ezzejjari signed for Granollers[2] in the Third Division of Spain, and in January 2013 signed for Vilassar de Mar. In the summer of 2013, Ezzejjari traveled to England to be part of the combined Nike Academy, where he was later on probation to be part of Deportivo Alavés B of the Third Division of Spain, in addition to the Constància of Second Division B of Spain.[3] Finally in March 2014 signed to Mollet UE.[4]
The following seasons played in various regional teams; Gramenet, Avià,[5] Terrassa B,[6] Tona, Mataró and Guineueta.
In the 2019–2020 season, Ezzejjari signed with Oyonesa, where he also became the fifth scorer in group XVI with sixteen goals at the end of the campaign.[7]
Carroi
In the summer of 2020, Ezzejjari signed for Andorran Primera Divisió club Carroi for the 2020–21 season.[8] He made his debut on 30 November, as a starter in a 0–3 defeat to Penya d'Andorra.[9] where he finished as the top scorer in Andorran football with 19 goals.[10] and was also chosen as a forward reference in the first round of the championship.[11] and included in the ideal team of the season in the elite category of Andorran football by the country's sports press.[12] On 9 May 2021, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–2 win over Santa Coloma.
Persik Kediri
On 21 June 2021, Ezzejjari moved to Indonesia. He signed one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Persik Kediri.[13] He made his debut on 27 August, as a starter in a 1–0 defeat to Bali United.[14] On 17 September 2021, Ezzejjari scored his first and second goal for Persik in 2021–22 Liga 1, earning them a 2–2 draw over Persikabo 1973.[15] Ezzejjari scored another brace for Persik Kediri in a 2–3 loss against PSM Makassar on 23 September 2021.[16] And against Persipura Jayapura in a 4–2 win on 21 October 2021.[17] Ezzejjari ended his first season at Persik Kediri with 32 appearances and 18 goals in 2021–22 Liga 1.[18]
Bhayangkara
On 3 April 2022, Ezzejjari signed one-year contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Bhayangkara.[19] On 24 July 2022, he made his debut by starting in a 2–2 draw against Persib Bandung. And he also scored his first goal for the team, he scored in the 37th minute at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium.[20]
Khon Kaen United
On 7 January 2023, Ezzejjari moved to Thai League 1 club Khon Kaen United. He scored a goal on his debut for the club in a 2–0 league win over Ratchaburi on 21 January.
Negeri Sembilan
In August 2023, Ezzejjari joined Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan. He scored his first goal for the club in the second leg of the Round of 16 clash during the 2023 Malaysia Cup against Kelantan United in a 4–2 win.
Visakha
On 12 December 2023, Ezzejjari joined Cambodian Premier League club Visakha. He scored on his debut in a 3–1 lost to Phnom Penh Crown on 18 December. Ezzejjari scored a brace and recorded an assist in a 3–1 win over Prey Veng on 21 January. In the next match on 27 January, he scored a hat-trick as his team thrash Kirivong Sok Sen Chey 6–1.
Barito Putera
On 21 July 2024, Ezzejjari joined his third Indonesian club Barito Putera. On 14 September 2024, he scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against his former club Persik Kediri.
Madura United (loan)
On 7 January 2025, Ezzejjari was loan out to Madura United until the end of the 2024–25 season.[21] He scored on his debut for the club scoring the only goal in the match against Malut United on 10 January. On 13 March, Ezzejjari scored in the AFC Challenge League quarter-final match against Taiwanese club Tainan City which he help his club to win 3–0 to advance to the semi-finals.
Tanjong Pagar United
On 25 July 2025, Ezzejjari signed with Singapore Premier League club Tanjong Pagar United.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 25 May 2025[22]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continential | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| CE Carroi | 2020–21 | Primera Divisió | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19 |
| Total | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19 | ||
| Persik Kediri | 2021–22 | Liga 1 (Indonesia) | 32 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 18 |
| Total | 32 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 18 | ||
| Bhayangkara | 2022–23 | Liga 1 (Indonesia) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | ||
| Khon Kaen United | 2022–23 | Thai League 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Negeri Sembilan | 2023 | Malaysia Super League | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Visakha | 2023–24 | Cambodian Premier League | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| Total | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | ||
| Barito Putera | 2024–25 | Liga 1 (Indonesia) | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Madura United (loan) | 2024–25 | Liga 1 (Indonesia) | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| Total | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 5 | ||
| Tanjong Pagar United | 2025–26 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
- Notes
References
- ^ @maduraunited.fc; (11 June 2025). "Every journey has an end, but memories last forever. Thank you, Ezzejari, Škrbić, and Angulo, for fighting with us.👋🏻". Retrieved 11 June 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Youssef, la darrera incorporació d'un Granollers que vol pujar". mundodeportivo (in Catalan). Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Youssef Ezzejjari a prueba en el Constancia". futbolbalear (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "El davanter Youssef Ezzejjari s'incorpora al Primer equip". cfmolletue (in Catalan). Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "L'Avià fitxa cinc nous jugadors, Ezzejjari, Béjar, Iborra, Mitjans i Brunet". regio7 (in Catalan). 29 June 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Tres del filial harán la pretemporada". diarideterrassa (in Spanish). 15 July 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Scorers table". frfutbol. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Ezzejjari Signed With Primera Divisió Club CE Carroi". twitter. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Carroi vs Penya Encarnada". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Youssef Ezzejjari Top scorer in the Multi-Insurance League "I want to inspire those players who have lost hope"". elperiodic.ad. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "11 Ideal de la Primera Volta de la liga multisegur assegurances". elperiodic (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "EL PERIÒDIC treu el millor equip possible de la Lliga Multisegur 2020-2021en un any marcat pel gran nivell". elperiodic (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Resmi, Persik Kediri Datangkan 3 Pemain Asing, Ini Sosoknya". Tribun Jatim (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Bali United vs. Persik Kediri - 27 August 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "BRI Liga 1: Cetak Brace untuk Persik, Youssef Ezzejjari Banjir Pujian dan Panaskan Daftar Top Scorer". Bola.com (in Indonesian).
- ^ "PERSIK KEDIRI VS. PSM 2 - 3". Soccerway (in Indonesian).
- ^ "PERSIK KEDIRI VS. PERSIPURA 4 - 2". Soccerway (in Indonesian).
- ^ "Sampaikan Perpisahan, Youssef Ezzejjari Sebut BRI Liga 1 Jadi Debut Berat Sekaligus Menyenangkan Bersama Persik Kediri" (in Indonesian). bola.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Bursa Pemain Liga 1 : Striker Persik Kediri Youssef Ezzejjari Gabung Bhayangkara FC, Depak Ezechiel N'Douassel". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Hasil Liga 1, Gol Debut Ezzejjari dan Tangisan Sani Rizki, Persib Batal Menang Lawan Bhayangkara FC". kaltara.tribunnews.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Sumando municiones, Madura United recluta a Youssef Ezzejjari". portaljtv.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ Youssef Ezzejjari at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
External links
- Youssef Ezzejjari at Soccerway
- Youssef Ezzejjari at BeSoccer
- Youssef Ezzejjari at Flashscore.com
- Youssef Ezzejjari at Fichajes.com (in Spanish)
- Youssef Ezzejjari at Federació Andorrana de Futbol (in Catalan)