The exhilarating rhythm of professional football, with its victories, defeats, and constant demand for peak performance, had become the dominant tempo of Amani Hamadi's young life.
Yet, beneath the surface of his accelerating on-pitch development, another set of pressures was quietly accumulating.
The dramatic win against FC Groningen, orchestrated by his game-changing assists, had acted as an accelerant, not just for his reputation within the Eredivisie but for his continued online presence.
His social media accounts, initially a casual way to share glimpses of his journey, had transformed. Follower counts surged with each impactful performance, the comment sections a vibrant mix of fan adulation, tactical analysis from amateur enthusiasts, and the inevitable noise of the internet.