Laila El Behery

Forward • Age 23 • #12

Laila Sherif El Behery is an Egyptian footballer who plays as a forward. She has represented Egypt at U17, U20 and senior international level.

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She started playing football at just four years old. Born in Dubai to Egyptian parents, she first kicked a ball around with her father, who played recreational football in the UAE.

Her mother initially tried to steer her towards other activities. Ballet, swimming and practically everything except football were suggested, but Laila had already fallen in love with the game.

She moved to Cairo when she was seven and initially played youth football alongside boys at an academy before joining Wadi Degla at 11.

She was playing senior football at just 13. Having joined Wadi Degla at 11, she made the first team two years later.

Her favourite film is The Hangover, while her favourite television show is Friends.

Her music taste includes Drake, whom she listed as her favourite musician during her time at UC Irvine.

Sushi is among her favourite foods, and she also lists monkeys and watersports among her interests.

Lionel Messi and Neymar were her childhood football idols. Messi's influence also helped make Barcelona her dream club.

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Laila's Team: FC Nordsjælland