Samir El Mourabet is a 20-year-old Moroccan international central midfielder who is reported to be a player targeted by other clubs ('joueurs convoités'). RB Leipzig has been linked with the player. For RC Strasbourg Alsace, which he joined in July 2025, he made 33 appearances in the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists. He has 9 caps for Morocco and his contract is valid until 2030. His current market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €22.00m. A report from May 2026 stated that the president of Strasbourg demanded between €40 million and €50 million to begin transfer talks, and a report from October 2025 mentioned the player's release clause had been raised to €30 million.