Mohamed Amoura has been one of the standout revelations of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, making an electrifying impact since his summer move from Union Saint-Gilloise. In just 21 Bundesliga appearances for VfL Wolfsburg, Amoura has amassed an impressive 9 goals and 9 assists, playing a pivotal role in his team's push for European football. Remarkably, he is one of only five players across Europe’s top five leagues to have reached at least 9 goals and 9 assists this season, joining an elite group that includes Florian Wirtz, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah, and Raphinha.

Injury History

Mohamed Amoura began the 2024/25 season sidelined with a minor meniscus injury, but it was not a serious setback. Overall, there are no known injuries that should significantly impact his future potential.

Player Style

Mohamed Amoura is an Advanced Striker. A diminutive and pacey striker who likes to attempt off the ball runs to beat the defensive line and feels very comfortable in the counter-attacking style. A good dribbler who is also prolific when attacking from wide positions.

Player Model: Wissam Ben Yedder

Strengths

Tempo & Agility

Mohamed Amoura possesses exceptional tempo and agility, using his speed to consistently pose a threat to opposition defenses. With a top speed of 35.58 kilometers per hour, he ranks among the top 20 fastest players in the Bundesliga this season, but what truly sets Amoura apart is his ability to reach peak speed instantly, often from near standstill positions.

Uncanny Aerial Ability

Standing at just 1.70m, Mohamed Amoura isn't a dominant aerial presence, but his competitiveness in aerial duels for a player of his size is truly remarkable. When not under immediate pressure, he excels at linking play with well-timed cushioned headers or chest touches. And, even in contested aerial battles, Amoura often disrupts his opponent just enough to force an errant clearance, creating opportunities for loose ball duels.

Relentless Pressing & Energy

Mohamed Amoura is a relentless presser, with endless energy and tenacity against the ball. He never gives up on a play, often retrieving seemingly lost causes. He also has a remarkable knack for exploiting moments of complacency in his opponents, constantly pickpocketing possession, or drawing fouls in dangerous areas.

Far Post Finishing

Amoura is a well-rounded finisher, but his standout strength in front of goal is his exceptional ability to curl the ball into the far post. With a clean right-footed strike, he consistently bends the ball beyond the goalkeeper’s reach. Whether striking with a single touch or after a controlled ball carry, he executes this technique with impressive consistency and precision.

Tight-Space Link-up

Amoura excels at linking play on the ground with quick 1-touch passes that draw in opponents and create space to explode into.

Creative & Imaginative Final Third Passing

Amoura is an unpredictable force in the final third, with an exceptional sense for delivering creative passes that can change the course of a game in an instant. While his passing may not always be efficient or consistent, this is a natural result of his relentless drive to create and offer inventive, game-changing solutions that catch opponents off guard.

Attacking Outlet & Relief

Amoura excels at providing an attacking outlet and relieving pressure through a combination of intelligent off-ball movement, dynamic vertical dribbling, and strong hold-up play in the final third. His ability to pose a constant threat in a transition-heavy system is highly effective against disorganized opponents. Even against top sides, his dribbling and energetic movement allow him to ease pressure and move possession upfield in a manner that offers valuable respite and attacking input for his team.

⭐ Mobile & Intelligent Movement Radius

Amoura possesses an exceptional range of movements, making him unpredictable and challenging to mark as he seamlessly drifts between various channels. He demonstrates intelligence in exploiting opponents' blind spots, often slipping undetected into dangerous creative and scoring positions in the final third. His ability to evade physical challenges is remarkable, creating space for himself to attack 1v1 scenarios with open space advantages.. Additionally, Amoura forms an effective partnership with a traditional central striker, making intelligent runs to capitalize on flick-ons and target-man play.

Weaknesses

Patience & Technique for Defensive Duels

Amoura is an energetic presence in pressing situations, but his defensive technique and awareness are lacking. He can be a liability in his own defensive third and has a propensity to often overcommit impulsively and recklessly after losing possession.

Loose & Imprecise in Controlled Possession Phases

Amoura is highly vertical and creative in his passing, always favoring decisions that drive play forward in the most direct manner. However, in more controlled possession phases, he can be inconsistent and imprecise in his actions. Particularly in deeper areas, he sometimes becomes overly eager or unfocused, leading to careless turnovers and unforced mistakes.

One-Footed in Attacking Zones

In the final third, Amoura tends to be overly reliant on his right foot, often forcing play onto that leg. This limits his ability to take quick shots, as he frequently requires an extra touch to reposition the ball and get it onto his stronger foot.

Crossing

Amoura’s crossing ability is underwhelming, with a tendency to over-hit or misplace deliveries. Although he primarily operates in central areas, his habit of drifting into wide zones to play in tandem with an aerially imposing center-forward means this should be an area to improve.

⭐Impact Against Deep Defensive Blocks

Despite his unique qualities, there are lingering questions about how Amoura will adapt his game against deeper defensive blocks that don’t offer space or a high defensive line to exploit. In slower-paced contests with more controlled possession phases, Amoura still shows notable weaknesses. This is reflected in the fact that his most impactful performances have often come against high-profile teams like FC Bayern and FC Liverpool, while he tends to struggle more against sides like Holstein Kiel or VfL Bochum.

This weakness is particularly important to consider as he looks to take the next step in his career, potentially joining a top club that will face such defensive blocks far more frequently than he has encountered throughout his career thus far.

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GRADING

Current Ability

A club/level of club where the player has the qualities to play at least 70% of available minutes right now.

7/10 - A Club With Outside Ambitions for European Competition

• Eintracht Frankfurt

• Lazio Rome

• West Ham

Potential Ability

A club/level of club where the player has the qualities to play at least 70% of available minutes at his career peak.

8/10 - Domestic Title Outsider

• AC Milan

• SSC Napoli

• RB Leipzig

OVERVIEW

Mohamed Amoura is an exhilarating player to watch. The fact that he only arrived in Europe at the age of 21 has given him a raw and unpredictable edge that makes him a unique attacking threat rarely seen in the Bundesliga. His dynamism, imaginative creativity, and finishing prowess give him a superb and highly threatening profile, but some important concerns from both a physical and technical standpoint could hinder his ability to reach the absolute top level.

While a top club could benefit from Amoura’s unique game-changing abilities as a counter-attacking, pressing, and creative threat, I’m not convinced that he will be able to adjust to a consistent starting role at the highest level of the game. This is due to some notable weaknesses, especially when facing deeper defensive blocks, where there is less vertical space to exploit and a greater need for controlled possession phases.

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