The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France
Summary
Ayyoub Bouaddi is an 18-year-old football player who chose to represent Morocco internationally instead of France. He has impressed many with his strong performances for Lille and at the World Cup, showing great skill and maturity.Key Facts
- Bouaddi plays as a midfielder for French club Lille.
- He made his senior debut shortly after turning 16 in 2023, becoming Lille’s youngest ever player.
- Bouaddi chose to play for Morocco internationally, despite growing up in France and playing for French youth teams.
- At the World Cup, he played well against Brazil, having the most ball touches and passes for Morocco in a 1-1 draw.
- His teammate Olivier Giroud compared his maturity to that of famous player Kylian Mbappe at 18.
- Bouaddi has broken records, including making 50 Ligue 1 appearances by age 18, surpassing Eden Hazard.
- He is known for being hardworking and eager to improve, especially his goal-scoring skills.
- Former coaches say his strong performances are typical of what he shows regularly in Ligue 1 matches.
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