Sherif Kiuf started playing soccer at the age of 7 in a club in Usafia, Israel. Kiuf underwent comprehensive tests in the field of coordination using the OCO™ method.

When he was 12 years old he was told he could play for Maccabi Haifa. In the Nike tournament in Finland, he won the title of the best player. Sharif was called to the squads of youth teams at all ages. He took the State Cup/Maorals championship after a success in the youth team.