as the team's "metronome," essential for controlling the pace and rhythm of play.
Before Ounahi, there was a player who defined the for an entire generation: Mustapha El Haddaoui . If you ask Moroccan fans over 40 about the greatest to wear the number, they speak his name with reverence. morocco no 8
During the historic 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Morocco’s No. 8 was Azzedine Ounahi. The young midfielder announced himself on the global stage with dazzling dribbling, relentless pressing, and composure beyond his years. Playing alongside Sofyan Amrabat (No. 4) and Hakim Ziyech (No. 7), Ounahi became the creative spark that helped Morocco become the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semifinal. as the team's "metronome," essential for controlling the