Mohamed Abdalla (born 19 October 2009) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ajax.
Early life Abdalla was born on 19 October 2009 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Of Sudanese descent through his parents, he has two younger brothers.
Club career As a youth player, Abdalla joined the youth academy of FC Eindhoven. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of PSV ahead of the 2023–24 season. One year later, he joined the youth academy of Ajax and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2026. He made his debut for the Ajax in the Conference League qualifier against FK Vojvodina in July 2026 in which he scored a goal, making him the youngest Dutch player to score in a European tournament.
International career Abdalla is a Netherlands youth international. During the autumn of 2025 and the spring of 2026, he played for the Netherlands national under-17 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.
Style of play Abdalla plays as a midfielder. Dutch news website VoetbalNieuws wrote in 2026 that he "is considered an all-round midfielder who can play in multiple positions in midfield, from a controlling role to box-to-box or more attacking... he is known for his dribbling, speed, and physical strength for his age. With long strides, he can cross the midfield and beat opponents".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueKNVB CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Ajax2025–26Eerste Divisie151——151Ajax2026–27Eredivisie00001111Career total1510011162
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