Maroof Yusuf (born 20 December 1992) is a Nigerian-born Burkinabé footballer who plays for Al Mokawloon on loan from Zamalek as a midfielder.

Early life Yussuf was born in Kwara state, Nigeria, where he attended the Government Secondary School, Ilorin

Club career Yussuf played for Egyptian clubs Ittihad El Shorta and Zamalek before moving to Al-Fateh of the Saudi Professional League in July 2018.

International career Maarouf is of Burkinabé descent. He played for Burkina Faso on 14 November 2012 in a 1–0 friendly win against DR Congo. In May, 2017, he was called up to Nigeria's squad for of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match against South Africa

In July 2018 he began the process of obtaining Egyptian nationality.

Honours Club Zamalek SC Egyptian Premier League: 2014–15 Egypt Cup: 2015, 2016, 2018 Egyptian Super Cup: 2016 Al-Shorta Iraqi Premier League: 2018–19

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