Jusif Joose Ali (born 4 May 2000) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays for Lahti, as a midfielder. Born in Finland, Ali represented Finland at youth levels before being called-up to the Sudan national team in 2023.
Club career
Ali spent his early career with Klubi 04, FC Ilves and JJK. In August 2018, 18-year old Ali moved on loan to Dinamo Zagreb with an option to buy.
Ali then went on a one-week trial at Slovenian club NK Aluminij, before Cypriot club Pafos FC offered him a contract. He joined the club in September 2019 and was registered for the club's U21 squad. Ali scored five goals in 18 games for the youth teams of the club.
Ali returned to Finland and on 6 September 2020, he signed with Ykkönen club AC Oulu.
On 18 January 2021, Ali signed for HIFK.
On 28 November 2022, Ali signed a contract with Lahti for the 2023 season.
International career
Ali received his first call-up to the Sudan national team in 2023.
Personal life
Born and raised in Finland, Ali is of Sudanese descent on his father's side.