Hany Mukhtar
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Hany Abubakr Mukhtar is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC, whom he captains.
Mukhtar with Nashville SC in 2025
Designated Player Rule
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The Designated Player Rule, nicknamed the Beckham Rule, allows Major League Soccer franchises to sign up to three players that would be considered outside their salary cap. The rule, which was adopted
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…by newspaper B.T. On 10 May 2018, Mukhtar played as Brøndby beat Silkeborg IF 3–1 in the Danish Cup final. On 27 August 2019, Mukhtar became the first designated player in Nashville SC franchise history. The right to sign him was acquired by Nashville SC from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for $100,000 in general…
David Beckham was the league's first Designated Player, with the rule being nicknamed the "Beckham Rule".