Ebnoutalib: Frankfurt's new No.9 and Germany's striking answer?

From Germany's fourth tier to a Bundesliga hat-trick in barely a year, Ebnoutalib is forcing his way into the No.9 conversation.

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What happened. Younes Ebnoutalib has scored three goals and added one assist in three Bundesliga games this season, including an opening-day hat-trick in Frankfurt's 3-3 draw with Union Berlin. A little over a year ago he was playing in Germany's fourth tier with Gießen before starring for Elversberg.

• He was Bundesliga 2's leading scorer at the end of 2025 with 12 goals in 17 games for Elversberg.
• Frankfurt signed him in January on a five-and-a-half-year deal after his scoring form.
• A knee ligament injury in his second Frankfurt appearance cut short much of last season.

With Germany searching for a long-term No.9 under Jürgen Klopp, Ebnoutalib's early-season form makes him a name to watch.

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