Mehdi Amri embodies one of the most fascinating stories of this Kings World Cup Nations 2025. A young freestyle world champion aiming to revolutionize the tournament while representing Morocco.

Ver esta publicación en Instagram

Una publicación compartida por Mehdi Amri (@mehdi_amri_10)

From the streets to the Kings League World Nations

Although the 21-year-old Belgian was born in Vilvoorde, Brussels, his Moroccan roots and strong connection to the country have led him to make a bold decision: transitioning from freestyle to competitive football.

Amri is widely recognized in the world of street football, particularly for being crowned world champion in Panna, a 1v1 freestyle variant.

However, his spectacular skills and charisma have not only allowed him to dominate freestyle but also turned him into a social media star.

The moment of truth: proving his worth in a team

After years of excelling individually, Mehdi Amri now faces a new challenge: fitting into a competitive team and showcasing his talent while sharing the locker room with the winner of the 2024 Golden Crown.

“We are a really good team. We have a good connection and a lot of players that can dribble and create action, and I think I’m one of them,” said Amri.

His official debut is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 2nd, at 6:00 PM against Colombia. This match will not only be key in determining advancement to the next round on the winners’ side but will also serve as a true test for the Belgian, who is confident in his abilities:

“I can make the difference in the last minutes by making a dribble and scoring, so I hope to use my dribble and show everyone that a freestyler can play football.”

With his skill, charisma, and determination to succeed, Mehdi Amri will seek to prove that street talent can shine at any level. Don’t miss this event filled with magic and football!

Get your tickets for the final in Turin now