Martin Sherif

Martin Sherif (born 10 June 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Rotherham United on loan from 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	Forward
Team information
Current team	Rotherham United (on loan from Everton)
Number	20
Youth career
0000–2016	Forza Almere (nl)
2016–2018	Almere City
2019–2025	Everton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–	Everton	0	(0)
2025–	→ Rotherham United (loan)	2	(2)
International career‡
2023	Netherlands U17	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:23, 26 August 2025 (UTC) ‡ 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]

On 18 August 2025, Sherif signed a season-long loan deal with League One club Rotherham United. ^[3] Later that week, he scored on his professional debut in a 2–2 with Wigan Athletic.^[4]

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.^[5]

Style of play

Sherif plays as a forward. Left-footed, he is known for his shooting ability and strength.^[6]