Stephan El Shaarawy

Stephan Kareem El Shaarawy (Italian: [ˈstɛːfan el ʃa(a)ˈraːwi]; Arabic: ستيفان کریم الشعراوي‎, romanized: Stīfān Karīm ash-Shaʿrāwī, Egyptian Arabic: [ˈsteːfæn eʃːɑʕˈɾɑːwi]; born 27 October 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua and the Italy national team. He is nicknamed Il Faraone (The Pharaoh), as his father is Egyptian.[3][4]

Stephan El Shaarawy
El Shaarawy with Italy in 2015
Personal information
Full name Stephan Kareem El Shaarawy
Date of birth (1992-10-27) 27 October 1992
Place of birth Savona, Italy
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Shanghai Shenhua
Number 22
Youth career
2001–2006 Legino
2006–2008 Genoa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Genoa 3 (0)
2010–2011 → Padova (loan) 29 (9)
2011–2016 Milan 82 (21)
2015–2016 → Monaco (loan) 15 (0)
2016 → Roma (loan) 16 (8)
2016–2019 Roma 93 (26)
2019– Shanghai Shenhua 10 (1)
National team‡
2008 Italy U16[2] 8 (4)
2008–2009 Italy U17[2] 15 (2)
2010 Italy U18[2] 3 (1)
2010–2011 Italy U19[2] 5 (1)
2011–2012 Italy U21[2] 5 (3)
2012– Italy[2] 25 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 December 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2019

He began his career at Genoa, and was signed by Milan in 2011 after a successful loan at Padova. Frequently regarded as one of the most promising youngsters of his generation, in 2012 El Shaarawy was named one of the top players born after 1991 by Don Balón,[5] and he was listed 52nd in The Guardian's list of the best footballers in the world.[6] He spent the 2015–16 season on loan with Monaco and subsequently Roma, before signing permanently for the latter.

Internationally, he represented Italy from under-16 to under-21 levels. In August 2012, he made his senior international debut for Italy during a friendly match against England, and in November 2012 scored his first international goal against France. He represented Italy at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, where they finished in third place, and at UEFA Euro 2016.

Early life

Stephan El Shaarawy was born in Savona to an Egyptian father and a Swiss-Italian mother.[7]

Club career

Genoa

El Shaarawy started his youth career with Genoa at the age of fourteen.[4]

On 21 December 2008, when he was 16 years, he made his first team debut, playing ten minutes in a Serie A away match against Chievo; he is currently the eighth youngest player in the history of Serie A to have made his debut in the Italian top division.[8] It was his only appearance of the season despite making the bench many times.

In June 2010 he was loaned out to Padova for the 2010–11 Serie B season.[9] In his loan period at Padova, he quickly emerged as a key element for the team, leading the Venetian club to the promotion playoff finals where they then lost to Novara. He was awarded Serie B Player of the Year in 2011.[10]

Milan
El Shaarawy with former teammate Robinho in their pre-season friendly with Real Madrid in August 2012

2011–12: Progression to the first team

On 25 June 2011, El Shaarawy signed for Serie A giants Milan for €20 million transfer fee (€10M plus Alexander Merkel).[11][12] [13] On 18 September 2011, El Shaarawy made his debut with Milan at the Stadio San Paolo in a 3–1 loss to Napoli in Serie A.[14] Three days later, after coming on as a substitute for the injured Alexandre Pato, he scored his first goal for the club, earning his team a 1–1 draw at home against Udinese.[15]

In his first six months at Milan, he made a total of seven appearances leading to reports in the media that he may be loaned out for more playing time to help his progression. However a decision was made between vice-president Adriano Galliani, coach Massimiliano Allegri and himself to stay at the club for the near future. It was then that his performances for Milan began to improve and have led him to becoming one of the most highly rated youngsters in Italy. On 8 February 2012, El Shaarawy scored in a 1–2 loss against Juventus in the first leg of the 2011–12 Coppa Italia semi-final.[16] Three days later, he scored an immensely vital winner against Udinese.[17]

2012–13: Breakthrough season

On 25 July 2012, El Shaarawy signed a new five-year contract with Milan.[18][19] On 3 October 2012, he scored his first goal in UEFA Champions League against Zenit, thus becoming at the age of 19 years and 342 days, A.C. Milan's youngest ever goalscorer in the competition.[20][21] He scored two goals in a derby against Napoli to save Milan from losing an important game.[22] El Shaarawy continued his fine form by scoring two more goals in a match against Catania, which ended 1–3 in favour of Milan.[23] He then added a 76-minute goal in the thrashing 4–2 win over Torino FC and another in a 4–1 win over Pescara Calcio which contributed in Milan fourth consecutive win and up rising of the season.[24][25] He finished the first half of the season as Serie A top scorer with 14 goals and also as A.C. Milan's top scorer in all competitions with 16 goals.[26]

On 28 February 2013, El Shaarawy ended speculation regarding his future by extending his contract for a further season, running until June 2018.[27] In the second half of the 2012–13 season, El Shaarawy struggling to find his best form, but Milan CEO Adriano Galliani defended the player by stating that his goals kept Milan alive for the top three in the league.[28]

2013–15: Injury-hit campaigns

After weeks of speculation surrounding his future, Milan officially announced on 2 July 2013 that El Shaarawy would not leave the club in the summer transfer window.[29] On 20 August 2013, El Shaarawy scored his first goal in competitive club games since February 2013 against PSV in the Champions League playoff first leg.[30] The first half of the season was led by injuries as he made only seven appearances in all competitions for Milan.[31] On 28 December, after a surgery on his right foot failed to heal effectively, El Shaarawy was ruled out for a further ten weeks.[32] He made his return on 11 May 2014 in the 2–1 Serie A loss against Atalanta.[33]

In Milan's first league match of the 2014–15 season against Lazio, El Shaarawy assisted Keisuke Honda in the seventh minute. On 8 November 2014, he scored his first Serie A goal in 622 days, and fell to the floor in tears.[34][35] After his long absence through another injury, El Shaarawy scored a double in Milan's 3–0 home victory over Torino, on 24 May 2015.[36] He made just 28 appearances in all competitions during these two campaigns.[37]

Loan to Monaco

On 13 July 2015, El Shaarawy joined Monaco on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[38] He made his debut on the 28th, replacing Anthony Martial for the final seven minutes of a 3–1 away win over BSC Young Boys in the Champions League third qualifying round.[39] In the second leg at the Stade Louis II, his first start, he scored his first Monaco goal in a 4–0 win.[40] Before the start of the January transfer window, El Shaarawy was frozen out of the squad, as he had already played 24 games in all official competitions, 1 game short from activating the conditional obligation to buy him outright.[41]

Roma

On 26 January 2016, El Shaarawy joined Roma on a loan deal until 30 June 2016, for a fee of €1.4 million. The agreement included an option to make the deal permanent, for a fee of €13 million, before the beginning of the 2016–17 season.[42] Four days later, on his Roma debut, he scored a half scorpion flicked back heel goal in the 48th minute of a 3–1 home win over Frosinone;[43] before scoring in the 94th minute three days later in the following match against Sassuolo to seal a 2–0 away win.[44]

On 21 June 2016, Roma opted to buy out El Shaarawy's loan from Milan for the €13 million, keeping him at the club until 2020.[45] On 20 May 2017 he scored twice against Chievo to help Roma to a 5–3 victory as he continued a three-game scoring streak.[46]

Shanghai Greenland Shenhua

On 8 July 2019, El Shaarawy joined Chinese Super League club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua for €16m.[47][48] He would make his debut for the club on 2 August 2019 in a league game against Wuhan Zall F.C. that ended in a 2–2 draw.[49] This was followed by his first goal for the club on 15 August 2019 against Tianjin Tianhai F.C. in a 2–2 draw in a league game.[50] At the end of his debut season with the club he would win the 2019 Chinese FA Cup by defeating Shandong Luneng Taishan F.C. in the final.[51]

International career
El Shaarawy playing for Italy against Haiti in 2013

El Shaarawy was qualified to play for the Egypt national football team through his father, but was denied by coach Hassan Shehata stating that "not every Egyptian playing for a foreign league qualifies to play for the national side".[52] This comment however is contradicted by El Shaarawy himself, as he has started that he preferred to play for the Italian team. [53] As his father also possessed the nationality from previously living there, El Shaarawy was also eligible to play for Venezuela.[54][55]

Youth

El Shaarawy started playing with the Italy U-17 team, he took part at both the 2009 UEFA U-17 Euro and the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[56]

He made his debut with the Italy U-21 team on 15 November 2011, in a qualifying match against Hungary.[57]

Senior

On 15 August 2012, El Shaarawy made his senior debut for Italy, in a 2–1 defeat in a friendly against England.[58] El Shaarawy scored his first goal for Italy on his third appearance, on 14 November 2012 in a 2–1 friendly win against France.[59][60]

He represented Italy at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and made his tournament debut in the country's final group game against hosts Brazil, replacing Alessandro Diamanti for the final 19 minutes of a 4–2 defeat.[61] He returned in the third-place play-off, playing the entire match and scoring a penalty in the shootout which Italy won against Uruguay.[62]

El Shaarawy was not included in Italy's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad, after missing most of the 2013–14 season through injury.[63]

On 10 October 2015, El Shaarawy ended a three-year goal drought, scoring the winning goal in Italy's 3–1 away win over Azerbaijan in a European qualifying match; this was his first international goal since November 2012, and the win guaranteed Italy a place at Euro 2016.[64] On 31 May 2016, he was named to Antonio Conte's 23-man Italy squad for the upcoming tournament.[65] He made his only appearance of the tournament on 22 June, coming off the bench in Italy's final group match, which ended in a 1–0 defeat to Ireland.[66]

On 15 October 2019, El Shaarawy returned to the national team for the first time since the 2018 FIFA World Cup playoff defeat to Sweden in November 2017, also scoring in a 5–0 away win over Liechtenstein in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying.[67]

Style of play

Since his breakthrough season, El Shaarawy is considered to be an up-and-coming, potentially world-class player, and one of the most promising and talented young Italian players.[68] A versatile and hard-working forward, he primarily plays as a left winger, a position which allows him to cut into the centre onto his stronger right foot and either attempt a shot at goal or create chances for teammates; he can also play as an attacking midfielder, as a second striker, on the right flank, as a centre forward, or even as striker, due to his eye for goal. Eric Steitz has noted that El Shaarawy is mainly known for his pace and agility, as well as his "outstanding dribbling ability and technical skill". He has also stated that El Shaarawy has often demonstrated his shooting power and goalscoring ability with strikes from outside the box, and has described the player as an "above-average passer", who "creates space with a solid first-touch".[69][70][71]

El Shaarawy's playing style has drawn comparisons with FIFA World Player of the Year winner Cristiano Ronaldo.[72] El Shaarawy cites former Milan playmaker Kaká as his role model.[73][74] Milan legend José Altafini compared El Shaarawy to Brazilian international Neymar and five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi: "El Shaarawy reminds me of Neymar and Messi. They have a low center of gravity. They play with the ball glued to their feet. He has already proven that he's a good player. The important thing is not to bulk him up too much".[75] In spite of his talent, however, he has often struggled with injuries.[76][77][78]

Sponsorship

In 2012, El Shaarawy signed a sponsorship deal with American sportswear and equipment supplier, Nike. He appeared in an advert for the new Nike Green Speed II alongside Mario Götze, Eden Hazard, Raheem Sterling, Christian Eriksen and Theo Walcott in November 2012.[79][80]

El Shaarawy appears on the Italian cover of FIFA 14, alongside global cover star Lionel Messi.[81]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 1 December 2019[82][83]
Team Season League Cup [nb 1] League Cup Continental Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Genoa 2008–09 1000———10
2009–10 2000—00—20
Total3000—00—30
Padova (loan) 2010–11 29910———309
Total29910———309
Milan 2011–12 22242—2[lower-alpha 1]000284
2012–13 371611—8[lower-alpha 1]2—4619
2013–14 6000—3[lower-alpha 1]1—91
2014–15 18310———193
Total822163—1330010127
Monaco (loan) 2015–16 15000—93—243
Total15000—93—243
Roma (loan) 2015–16 168——10—178
Roma 2016–17 32842—82—4512
2017–18 33710—102—449
2018–19 281110—40—3311
Total1093452—234—13940
Shanghai Shenhua 2019 10133———134
2020 0000—000000
Total10133—0000134
Career total 249651680045100031183
  1. All appearances in UEFA Champions League

    International
    As of match played on 15 November 2019.[2][84]
    Italy national team
    YearAppsGoals
    201231
    201370
    201410
    201561
    201631
    201730
    2018––
    201921
    Total254

    International goals
    As of match played 15 October 2019. Italy score listed first, score column indicates score after each El Shaarawy goal.[2]
    International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
    No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
    1 14 November 2012Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy France1–01–2Friendly
    2 10 October 2015Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan2–13–1UEFA Euro 2016 qualification
    3 29 March 2016Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany Germany1–41–4Friendly
    4 15 October 2019Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein Liechtenstein4–05–0UEFA Euro 2020 qualification

    Honours

    Genoa

    • Campionato Nazionale Primavera: 2009–10[85]
    • Coppa Italia Primavera: 2008–09
    • Supercoppa Primavera: 2009

    Shanghai Shenhua

    • Chinese FA Cup: 2019

    Italy[83]

    • FIFA Confederations Cup third place: 2013

    Individual

    • UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship Team of the tournament: 2009
    • Serie B Footballer of the Year : 2011[86]
    • Gran Galà del Calcio AIC Serie A Best Young Revelation: 2012[87]
    • Pallone d'Argento : 2012–13[88]

    Notes
    1. Includes cup competitions such as Coppa Italia and Coupe de France

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