Moslem Anatouf
Moslem Anatouf | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 8, 2006 Tindouf, Algeria |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Years active | 2021– |
| Known for | Forward for MC Alger, Algeria U17 national team player |
Moslem Anatouf (; born 8 May 2006) is an Algerian football player who operates as a forward for MC Alger.
Club career
Originating from Tindouf, Anatouf started his football journey at a local academy in his hometown before moving to the Academie de Sidi Bel Abbès in 2021. On 11 October 2023, the English publication The Guardian included him among the top global talents born in 2006.
International career
Anatouf received a call-up to represent the Algerian under-17 national team during the 2022 Arab Cup U-17. He earned the player of the tournament accolade after netting two goals across six matches, playing a pivotal role in Algeria’s championship triumph. Additionally, he scored three goals in as many games at the Algiers U17 International Tournament held in March 2023.
Selected for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, Anatouf highlighted the necessity of a strong performance from the outset. He contributed two goals in Algeria’s 2–0 victory over Somalia, which secured him man of the match recognition. After a 3–0 defeat against Senegal, Anatouf openly took responsibility for the team’s errors and issued an apology to supporters.
Personal life
Anatouf looks up to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and aspires to mirror the playing style of French forward Kylian Mbappé, demonstrating his professional inspirations and ambitions.