Who is Haissem Hassan? The French winger compared to Mohamed Salah
Jacque Talbot
- 13 Nov 2023 13:08 GMT
- 5 min read
Haissem Hassan has been drumming up a fair bit of interest recently, owing to his superb dribbling skills and versatility.
The Frenchman is currently playing for Sporting de Gijon, playing on loan from Villarreal - and he has a big future ahead of him.
But just who is the youngster?
What position does Hassan play in?
Hassan is a winger who predominantly plays on the right, though he can be used on the left.
How good is Hassan?
Hassan was born in Paris but has an Egyptian father and a Tunisian mother. He is left-footed but enjoys playing on the right-wing of attack. The similarities to Mohamed Salah are not lost on everyone.
Hassan inked his first professional contract with Chateauroux in 2018 when he was just 16 years old and he marked his professional debut against Paris FC. In 2020, Hassan entered a four-year contract with Villarreal, initially joining their reserves.
Hassan is a remarkably nimble and speedy winger - his acceleration makes him a constant menace to opposing full-backs, particularly when he has ample space to exploit. The youngster displays the stamina necessary to endure the full 90 minutes while he thrives in 1vs1 situations. He opts to use his weaker right foot where necessary and he is growing in ability on that side all the time.
He is a talented player with vast untapped potential, having already earned call-ups to the France U17s and U18s side.
What clubs are interested in Hassan?
Brentford and Sunderland have been linked to Hassan previously.
When does Hasssan’s contract expire?
Hassan extended his contract with the Yellow Submarine until 2025 in August of 2023.
How old is Hassan?
Moscardo was born on February 8, 2002 making him 21 years old at the time of writing.
What is Hassan’s Instagram?
Hassan’s Instagram account is@haissemhassan. He has 12k followers at the time of writing.
