US EditionMorocco or France? Lille’s 18-Year-Old Ayyoub Bouaddi Keeps His World Cup Choice Open
Eighteen-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi remains undecided on national allegiance as Morocco intensifies efforts to call him for World Cup warm-up matches.
- Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18-year-old Lille midfielder, left his international choice open after Lille defeated Rennes on Sunday, telling Ligue 1+ he has 'not chosen yet' and remains a top European talent.
- At 16 and 17 years old, he joined Lille's academy in 2021 and made his senior debut in the UEFA Conference League three days after his 16th birthday and his Champions League debut on his 17th.
- According to Moroccan media reports, the federation and coach Mohamed Ouahbi have intensified efforts to secure Bouaddi, who could be called up for warm-ups on March 27 and 31.
- A World Cup semifinalist four years ago, Morocco national team has recruited several Europe-raised players and faces Brazil, Haiti and Scotland in Group C at the 2026 World Cup.
- He has represented France's Under 21 and other youth squads, while Morocco's warm-up games on March 27 could influence his decision, leaving it open ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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International French from the U16 to the Espoirs, the midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi (18 years old) could be included in Morocco's list for the prochai......
In this era of multiple choices and identity dilemmas, the path of Ayyoub Bouaddi is illustrated as a true reflection of the stakes of cultural identity. At just 18 years old, the Lille midfielder, strongly pressed to join the national team of Morocco after having passed through all categories of young people in France, is at a decisive crossroads of his career. It is in this context that the world champion Adil Rami, also Franco-Moroccain, deci…
The midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi would have chosen to represent Morocco rather than the French team. The Lille player could receive his first official convocation as soon as the next international gathering in March. Meetings with the leaders of the Moroccan federation convinced the young talent of the LOSC. The young midfielder of the LOSC, Ayyoub Bouaddi, is at the heart of a major decision regarding his international future. At only 18 years old…
The LOSC Lille (Ligue 1) midfielder, Ayoub Bouaddi, has "given his verbal agreement" to represent Morocco from now on, reports French sports media Foot Mercato on Saturday. This agreement comes in the wake of a meeting between Morocco's new breeder Mohamed Ouahbi and Morocco's 19-year-old talent. "The FRMF presented in the middle of the field the project envisaged with the Moroccan selection," the media said, stating that "the exchanges between …
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