World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
Summary
Ayyoub Bouaddi is an 18-year-old football player who chose to play for Morocco in the World Cup instead of France, where he was born and trained. He has shown great skill and strength on the field, impressing experts in Morocco's game against Brazil.Key Facts
- Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and was born and trained in France.
- He became the youngest player with 50 appearances in France’s top football league, Ligue 1.
- Bouaddi captained France’s Under-21 team but switched to play for Morocco in the World Cup.
- Morocco picked him up after France’s coach Didier Deschamps chose not to include him in the World Cup squad.
- Bouaddi stood out in Morocco’s match against Brazil by completing 91% of his passes and playing strongly both defensively and offensively.
- His father, Hassan Bouaddi, is a former athlete and a local official who supported sports programs for youth.
- Ayyoub also focuses on education and is pursuing a mathematics degree, having finished his French Baccalaureate early.
- France’s midfield is very competitive, possibly affecting Bouaddi’s chances to play for them.
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