Barcelona youth striker Hamza Abdelkarim shines in pre-season draw

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Posted Aug 1, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-01-1830
Barcelona youth striker Hamza Abdelkarim shines in pre-season draw
Photo: Canarias7

18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim scored twice for Barcelona in a 2-2 pre-season draw against Birmingham City.

Barcelona's 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim impressed during the club's pre-season opener against Birmingham City in England, scoring twice to secure a 2-2 draw.

The young forward elected to forgo his summer vacation to participate in pre-season preparations under head coach Hansi Flick. Abdelkarim's performance highlighted his potential to provide depth in Barcelona's attacking lineup for the upcoming campaign. Flick included the teenager in the senior squad following his dedicated effort to join early training sessions, marking a strong start for the youngster as he aims to earn a spot in the first-team rotation.

Sources: Canarias7.

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