Youssef Maleh

Youssef Maleh (يوسف مالح; born 22 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Empoli, on loan from Lecce. Born in Italy, he plays for the Morocco national team.

Club career
Maleh began his career at Cesena and made his professional debut while on loan at Ravenna on 27 January 2018, in a Serie C 1–1 draw to Teramo. On 31 July 2018, he signed for Venezia and subsequently rejoined Ravenna on another loan for the 2018–19 season.

On 21 January 2021, Fiorentina announced the signing of Maleh on a permanent deal, while also confirming that he would finish the 2020–21 season at Venezia.

On 3 January 2023, Maleh joined Lecce on loan until the end of the season. Lecce held an obligation to buy his rights if the club remained in Serie A.

On 31 August 2023, Maleh moved on loan to Empoli, with an option to buy.

International career
Maleh was born in Italy and is of Moroccan descent. He made his debut with the Italy U21 on 3 September 2020, in a friendly match won 2–1 against Slovenia.

In August 2021, Maleh was first called-up to the Morocco national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification games against Sudan and Guinea in September.