Moroccan football has another rising star making headlines in Spain.
Yasser Zabiri, the promising forward of Racing Santander, has been named in the La Liga Team of the Week for Matchday 3 after delivering one of the most remarkable individual performances of the round.
According to global sports statistics platform Sofascore, Zabiri received a perfect 10/10 rating, making him the highest-rated player of the entire matchday.
A Hat-Trick in 21 Minutes
Zabiri's selection comes after an extraordinary performance against Elche, with Racing Santander securing a thrilling 3-2 victory.
The Moroccan forward scored three goals in just 21 minutes during the first half, completely transforming the match and putting his team in a commanding position.
It was a performance filled with attacking confidence, clinical finishing, and remarkable efficiency in front of goal.
Ahead of La Liga's Biggest Stars
The perfect rating placed Zabiri above some of the biggest names in Spanish football.
Lamine Yamal followed with a 9.9 rating, while Barcelona teammate Raphinha received 9.5 and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé was rated 9.1.
For a young Moroccan forward to finish at the top of such a star-studded list represents another exciting milestone in his development.
A Dream Start to His La Liga Journey
The performance was even more significant because it came during Zabiri's first start for Racing Santander in La Liga this season.
The 2026-27 campaign is still in its early stages, but the Moroccan has already provided a spectacular reminder of his attacking potential.
A hat-trick on his first league start is the kind of performance that can announce a player to an entire football audience.
Another Moroccan Talent Rising in Europe
Zabiri's breakthrough adds to the growing list of Moroccan players making their mark across Europe's top leagues.
From France and Germany to Spain and beyond, the next generation of Moroccan footballers continues to attract attention with performances that reflect the depth of talent emerging from the Atlas Lions' footballing ecosystem.
Three goals, a perfect 10/10, and a place above La Liga's biggest stars, Yasser Zabiri has made sure his name will not be forgotten after Matchday 3.