Mohamed El-Amine Amoura has become the heartbeat of Algeria’s attack, transforming himself into one of Africa’s most feared forwards and a talisman for the Greens.
The VfL Wolfsburg striker is enjoying a blistering run of form in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where his performances have propelled Algeria back among the continent’s elite.
Amoura’s statistics speak volumes about his impact: eight goals and four assists in nine appearances.
That means he has directly contributed to 12 of Algeria’s 22 goals during the qualifiers—an extraordinary 60% of the team’s total output.
Such numbers place him alongside Egypt’s Mohamed Salah in the race for Africa’s top scorer, but Amoura’s influence extends far beyond the scoresheet.
At just 25, he has evolved from a promising youngster into the driving force of Vladimir Petkovic’s attacking setup.
When Petkovic took charge, he quickly recognized Amoura’s potential and reshaped Algeria’s offensive structure around his unique attributes.
Gone are the days when Amoura was deployed as a luxury joker — a late substitute expected to inject pace into tiring defenses.
Today, he is an undisputed starter and the focal point of the national side.
The Swiss-Bosnian coach’s tactical adjustment has allowed Amoura to flourish in a freer, more dynamic role.
He is a modern, unpredictable player, capable of turning a match on his own, Petkovic said recently.
Initially fielded as a central striker, Amoura’s move to the left flank has unlocked a new dimension to his game.
From there, he can use his blistering pace, tight dribbling, and quick bursts to exploit space and disrupt rigid defenses.
His versatility—somewhere between winger and second striker—gives Algeria’s attack a fluidity that has been missing in recent years.
Compact, explosive, and relentless, Amoura torments defenders who struggle to keep up with his shifts in tempo.
His sharp movements between the lines and knack for timing runs into space make him a constant threat.
But perhaps most impressively, he has developed a calmness in front of goal that complements his physical gifts, a balance that few strikers of his generation possess.
Inside the dressing room, Amoura’s rise has been embraced by senior players.
Riyad Mahrez, in particular, has been quick to mentor the young forward, recognizing that the future of Les Verts rests in capable hands.
He has everything to become one of Africa’s greats, Mahrez reportedly told teammates.
This sense of unity and mutual respect has helped Amoura thrive under the weight of growing expectations.
With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaching, Amoura enters the tournament as one of Algeria’s brightest stars and perhaps the continent’s most in-form attacker.
If he maintains his current rhythm, Algeria could once again dream of replicating their 2019 triumph.
For now, Mohamed Amoura stands as the face of Algeria’s footballing revival—a player whose talent, drive, and humility have redefined what it means to wear the green shirt.
