Mohammad Abu Fani Shines in Red Star Belgrade's 5-0 Win, Coach Praises His Impact

Israeli midfielder Mohammad Abu Fani made an impressive debut for Red Star Belgrade in their Serbian league opener on July 18, 2026. Red Star secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Mladost Lučani, with Abu Fani playing a key role in the team's performance. He earned the highest rating of 8.7 from SofaScore, completing 76 out of 84 passes, including 10 accurate long balls, and delivering six successful key passes. Although he did not score or assist directly, Abu Fani was instrumental in the buildup to the first three goals and threatened the goal twice, once hitting the frame.

Red Star's new coach, Dejan Stanković, praised Abu Fani's influence on the pitch, noting that the player is still only "half ready" but already brings comfort and confidence to his teammates. Stanković described him as a classic playmaker who drives the game forward and emphasized that any mistakes Abu Fani makes are met with understanding, as the coach trusts him to regain possession and maintain control. The coach called Abu Fani a "valuable player" who will continue to provide unexpected contributions to the team.

This strong start suggests Abu Fani will be a key figure for Red Star this season as he adapts to his new club and league.