Amin Sarr

Amin Sarr (born 11 March 2001) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Hellas Verona.

Amin Sarr

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-03-11) 11 March 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Malmö, Sweden
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Hellas Verona
Number	9
Youth career
0000–2012	AIF Barrikaden
2013–2015	Kulladals
2016–2017	Husie
2017	Trelleborg
2018–2020	Malmö
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2022	Malmö	20	(1)
2021	→ Mjällby (loan)	19	(8)
2022–2023	Heerenveen	32	(10)
2023–2025	Lyon	16	(1)
2023–2024	→ Wolfsburg (loan)	14	(0)
2024–2025	→ Hellas Verona (loan)	32	(4)
2025–	Hellas Verona	0	(0)
International career‡
2019	Sweden U19	2	(0)
2020–2022	Sweden U21	10	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11 June 2022

Club career

Malmö FF

Born in Sweden to Gambian parents, Sarr signed his first professional contract with Malmö FF on 23 April 2020 in advance of the Allsvenskan season.^[2] He made his professional debut on 16 July, and scored his first goal on 2 August, in his first start, in a 3–0 win over IFK Göteborg. The following week, Sarr signed a contract extension to keep him at the club an additional two years, through 2023.^[3] Sarr made 17 appearances for the Allsvenskan champions in his first season, including six starts, scoring one goal. Sarr made just three appearances in the 2021 Allsvenskan with Malmö FF before being loaned out to fellow Allsvenskan side Mjällby AIF to seek increased playing time.^{[citation needed]}

Loan to Mjällby AIF

Sarr was loaned to Mjällby AIF on 16 June 2021, and made his debut for the club two days later, scoring twice in a 3–2 defeat to IFK Göteborg.^[4]

Heerenveen

On 31 January 2022, Sarr signed a contract with Dutch club Heerenveen until mid-2025.^[5] He scored his first goal for the club against Heracles Almelo, scoring the first goal in a 2–0 win.^[6]

Lyon

On 30 January 2023, Lyon announced the signing of Sarr until 2027.^[7]

Loan to VfL Wolfsburg

On 31 August 2023, Sarr joined VfL Wolfsburg in Germany on a season-long loan.^[8]

Hellas Verona

On 27 August 2024, Sarr was loaned to Hellas Verona in Italy, with an option to buy.^[9] The deal was made permanent for €3.5 million.^[10]

International career

Sarr was recalled to the Sweden national under-21 football team for the first time during their 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying matches in October 2020. He made his debut in the 10–0 defeat of Armenia, scoring a goal.^[11] Sarr is also eligible to represent The Gambia internationally, as his twin brother, goalkeeper Lamin, accepted a call-up with their senior team in the summer of 2021.^[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 May 2025^[13]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Malmö FF	2020	Allsvenskan	17	1	0	0	3[b]	0	—		20	1
	2021	Allsvenskan	3	0	3	1	1[c]	0	—		7	1
	Total		20	1	3	1	4	0	—		27	2
Mjällby (loan)	2021	Allsvenskan	19	8	1	0	—		—		20	8
Heerenveen	2021–22	Eredivisie	13	5	—		—		2[d]	1	15	6
	2022–23	Eredivisie	19	5	1	0	—		—		20	5
	Total		32	10	1	0	—		2	1	35	11
Lyon	2022–23	Ligue 1	13	1	2	0	—		—		15	1
	2023–24	Ligue 1	3	0	—		—		—		3	0
	Total		16	1	2	0	—		—		18	1
VfL Wolfsburg (loan)	2023–24	Bundesliga	14	0	—		—		—		14	0
Hellas Verona (loan)	2024–25	Serie A	32	4	—		—		—		32	4
Career total			133	24	7	1	4	0	2	1	146	26

1. Includes Svenska Cupen, KNVB Cup, Coupe de France
2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
3. Appearance in UEFA Champions League
4. Appearances in Eredivisie European play offs

Honours

Malmö

• Allsvenskan: 2020, 2021