Tribal Football

Lille wonderkid Bouaddi switches allegiance to Morocco

Lille wonderkid Bouaddi switches allegiance to Morocco
Lille wonderkid Bouaddi switches allegiance to MoroccoPSNEWZ / Sipa Press / Profimedia

Lille prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi has decided to represent Morocco internationally despite representing France at several youth levels.

The highly rated 18-year-old midfielder, regarded as one of the brightest prospects in French football, has opted against continuing with the Europeans despite strong interest from the French Football Federation.

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Bouaddi has impressed with his maturity, technical quality and rapid development, making him a priority target for Atlas Lions’ long-term project. 

According to Foot Mercato, he is expected to be included in Morocco’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

The Atlas Lions have been drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Haiti and Scotland. Morocco will begin their campaign against Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil on June 13 in East Rutherford.

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