Martin Sherif

Martin Sherif (born 10 June 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton. Born in Liberia, he is a Netherlands youth international.

Martin Sherif

Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-06-10) 10 June 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Liberia
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Everton
Number	67
Youth career
0000–2016	Forza Almere [nl]
2016–2018	Almere City
2019–	Everton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Everton	0	(0)
International career‡
2023	Netherlands U17	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 February 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 May 2023

Club career

As a youth player, Sherif joined the youth academy of Dutch side Forza Almere [nl]. In 2016, he joined the youth academy of Dutch side Almere City. At the age of thirteen, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Everton^[1] and was promoted to the club's reserve team in 2022. Dutch news website Voetbalzone [nl] wrote in 2025 that he was "regarded as one of Liverpool's greatest attacking talents".^[2]

International career

Sherif is a Netherlands youth international and is eligible to play for the Liberia national football team, having been born in the country. While playing for the Netherlands national under-17 football team, he played for them for 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification and the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.^[3]

Style of play

Sherif plays as a forward. Left-footed, he is known for his shooting ability and strength.^[4]