Fafa Picault scored off a corner kick from Hany Mukhtar in the 36th minute, and Teal Bunbury tapped in the rebound of a Mukhtar shot in the 56th minute. Nashville signs Mukhtar as Designated Player, Liverpool rescue three points, chase top-four finish after surviving epic Spurs comeback, Klopp says referee has agenda against Liverpool, Haaland equals PL goal record as Man City go top, Mason: Boot to Skipp's head 'clear red' for Jota, Ten Hag hits out at 'crazy' criticism of Fernandes, Klopp takes swipe at Chelsea woes: 'Good to see', Fulham's Ream done for season with broken arm, Juve drop points in tight Serie A top-4 race, Dominant Barcelona win 4th straight Liga F title, Bayern back in charge, Yamal makes history, Napoli's party spoiled: Weekend Review, Man City go top of Premier League as Haaland scores 50th goal in win at Fulham. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. What if Flick gives him a call? ", It is no secret that the level of play is much higher in the European Leagues, with some people around him having advised Mukhtar to returnto Europe. Midfielder Hany Mukhtar won the 2022 MLS MVP after finishing second in voting in 2021. New Walker Zimmerman Contract Makes Him A Hany Mukhtar - Transfer history | Transfermarkt A post shared by Hany Prince Mukhtar (@hanymuk10). Mukhtar only managed to play 15 minutes all season at Benfica, while his former teammates made an impact for the Bundesliga side. Are we in store for a four-way sprint for that final Champions League spot? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He then went to Benfica to play in the 2014-2015 season. He featured in 10 qualifiers as they reached the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Both of these guys have the right mix of leadership and talent on the pitch as well as off. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The city and our great fans have embraced me since I arrived. He plays as a midfielder, wearing jersey number #10. He has kept his personal life away from the media attention. The answer was always the same, that I still needed more time to develop,"Mukhtar said. His mother is of German descent, and her father is of Sudanese descent. Hany stands five feet five inches tall and weighs 72 kg. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 29, 2022) Nashville Soccer Club announced today via a press conference led by Majority Owner John Ingram the contract extensions of Designated Player Hany Mukhtar and United States Mens National Team player Walker Zimmerman through the 2025 Major League Soccer season. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was enrolled in the Bundesliga youth team at the time when Hertha BSC was just seven years old. The flexible attacker sometimes plays on the wing or in attacking midfield and is primarily deployed as a second striker. After winning a club-record 13 games during the regular campaign, Nashville SC's season ended in the first round of the playoffs for the first time. Mukhtar, who was already a DP, has a 2026 option year with his new deal. Its just a matter of other guys stepping up and putting the ball in the back of the net, and thats myself included. The Berlin native had scored 23 goals in 33 games for Nashville to become the competition's top scorer and help his club reach the playoffs. He made $1.5 million in guaranteed compensation in 2021, according to the MLSPA salary guide. Winger Faf Picault opened the scoring off a corner kick in the 36thminute [WATCH]. Mukhtar spent the next ten years playing for many teams and teams. Five of their last eight regular-season games come at GEODIS Park, a make-or-break period after having turned their previous home of Nissan Stadium into a fortress.