OVERVIEW

DOB: 27 October 1992

Nationality: Italian (Egyptian father)

Nicknamed Il Faraone(The Pharaoh)

Key player for Milan since the move of Ibrahimovićto Paris Saint-Germain

In 2012, listed 52nd in The 100 best footballers in the world by The Guardian

Represented the Italy national team and Italy U21, U17 and U19 national teams. He made his senior international debut in August 2012, in a friendly match against England. Three months after this, he scored his first international goal, against France in November 2012

Milan legend José Altafinicompared El Shaarawyto Brazilian international Neymarand four-time Ballond'Or winner Lionel Messi

CLUB HISTORY

Legino

Genoa

Padova

Milan