The numbers
Azzedine Ounahi has had a productive 2025/26 campaign on both fronts. At Girona in La Liga, the 25-year-old has registered 5 goals and 2 assists across 24 appearances — a solid return for a central midfielder. For Morocco, he has contributed 3 goals and 5 assists across 13 appearances this season, with his most impactful work coming in AFCON qualification, where he posted 2 goals and 3 assists in 6 outings.
What he brings to Morocco
Wearing the no. 8 shirt, Ounahi operates as a dynamic presence in midfield — comfortable carrying the ball, linking play, and arriving in dangerous areas. His assist numbers for the national team this season (5 in 13 appearances) point to a player who creates as much as he scores, and his qualification contributions in particular suggest he raises his level in competitive fixtures.
The AFCON group stage brought 2 assists from 3 appearances — quieter in terms of goals but still involved in the build-up, underlining his role as a connector rather than a pure goalscorer.
Looking ahead
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Ounahi's combination of La Liga experience and consistent national team involvement makes him a player worth tracking closely. At 25 and already logging meaningful minutes across multiple competitions this season, he sits in a good window of development heading into what could be Morocco's biggest tournament cycle in years.