Abu-Bekir El-Zein

Abu-Bekir Ömer El-Zein (born 18 February 2003) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club 1. FC Magdeburg.

Career
Born in Essen, El-Zein played youth football for ESC Preussen 02, Schwarz-Weiß Essen and Borussia Dortmund, winning the Under 19 Bundesliga with the latter in 2022. He signed for 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen in July 2022 after a trial period with the club. After 13 2. Bundesliga appearances during the 2022–23 season, El-Zein extended his Sandhausen contract until 2025 in summer 2023. Despite making 30 3. Liga appearances for Sandhausen during the 2023–24 season, his contract was terminated at the end of the season.

In July 2024, El-Zein signed for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Magdeburg following a successful trial period with the club.