Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Football Player |
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| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Porto, Portugal |
Latest News about Youssef Chermiti
11/08/2026
Rangers confirmed that Chermiti suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury after a collision during a Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian. Reports said he was expected to miss a significant period of the season because of the injury and the club had recently rejected an offer for him. The setback came after a strong start to his Rangers spell and immediately affected transfer speculation around him.
09/08/2026
Rangers rejected an offer for Chermiti, with the manager saying the bid did not meet the club's valuation. During the same match, Chermiti was injured badly enough to leave the pitch on a stretcher, which later led to confirmation of a serious ACL problem. The incident became a major talking point because it combined transfer interest with a significant injury concern.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Portuguese centre forward who progressed through Sporting CP's academy system before moving to English Premier League club Everton in 2023. Currently plays for Rangers in Scotland. Born in Porto and raised in Vila do Porto, Azores. |
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| Career Overview | Made senior debut for Sporting CP against Benfica in January 2023. Signed by Everton in August 2023 for an initial fee of €15m on a four-year contract. Joined Rangers on a four-year deal in 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93m |
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| Position | Centre Forward |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Personal Life
| Born to a Tunisian father and mother from Cape Verde | |
| Family moved to Vila do Porto on Santa Maria, one of the nine volcanic islands in the Azores, when Youssef was a toddler |
Relationships & More
| Father | Involved in contract negotiations and financial clauses discussions during Everton transfer |
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Career
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| International | Represented Portugal at youth level from Under 15s through Under 19s. Scored 3 goals in 4 games for Under 19s. |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Right-footed striker with decent pace to stretch defences. Demonstrates clever movement off centre-backs into channels. Prefers to drift right of centre to shoot across goal. Tall, physical presence at 1.93m. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Did not have prolific record in Sporting CP B team before senior call-up | |
| 2. Ruben Amorim offered him new contract with promise of second-striker role instead of signing replacement | |
| 3. Negotiations with Everton were protracted, involving player and father seeking specific financial clauses and work permit bureaucratic issues | |
| 4. Scored penalty in EFL Trophy match for Everton U21 vs Mansfield Town in November 2023 |