| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yahia Nader Moustafa Elsharif |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 74 Kg (163 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| International Debut | 7 June 2022 against Australia in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers |
| Jersey Number | #6 (Al Ain FC) #15 (United Arab Emirates)  |
| Club(s) | Youth Career Al Ain (2013-2018) Senior Career Al Ain (2018-Present) |
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder, Centre Back |
| International Team | United Arab Emirates |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 September 1998 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Religion | Islam |
| Social Media | |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Yahia Nader
- In 2013, he started playing in Al Ain’s youth academy.
- In 2018, he made his debut in the senior team of Al Ain.
- Thereafter, he made 90 club appearances and scored 3 goals.
- In 2019, after getting Emirati citizenship, he was able to participate in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship.
- In 2019, he was awarded the Player of the Month award at the UAE Pro League.
Yahia Nader holding the UAE Pro League Player of the month trophy (2019)
- In June 2022, he received his first international cap for the United Arab Emirates senior team after playing as a substitute for Abdullah Ramadan at the 75th minute of the World Cup 2022 AFC Playoff against Australia.
- In May 2022, he helped Al Ain win the UAE Pro League Cup against Shabab Al Ahli.
Yahia Nader holding the UAE Pro League Cup (2022)
- In June 2022, he was awarded his first senior cap while substituting in a World Cup playoff against Australia.
- In January 2024, he was selected in the UAE National team for the AFC Asian Cup, where he made two appearances.
- In the 2024-2025 season, he featured in 22 Pro League matches, where he scored 1 goal and 1 assist.
- On 25 May 2024, he helped Al Ain win the AFC Champions League.
Yahia Nader holding the AFC Champions League trophy (2024)
- Thereafter, he contributed to 18 AFC Champions League Elite games with 2 assists.
- In 2024-25 season, he played in one group stage match against Juventus (Group G).
- On 25 March 2025, he participated in the AFC Asian Qualifiers against North Korea. UAE scored 2 goals and defeated North Korea.
Yuhia Nader with his UAE team
- On 22 June 2025, he participated in the intercontinental match against Manchester City. Al Ain lost the match with a score of 6-0.
- In the 2024-2025 season of the AFC Champions League Elite, he participated in 4 group-stage games, with a record of 1 assist and 1 yellow card.
