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Midfielder
A. Ounahi
Girona
Born 19 Apr 2000
- No.
- 8
- Age
- 26
Profile
- Position
- Attacking Midfielder / Left Winger
- Club
- Girona
- Strong foot
- Right
- Key trait
- Elegant midfield magician
- Date of birth
- 19 Apr 2000 (age 26)
- Shirt number
- 8
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Line-breaking dribbler. Ounahi glides through midfield with quick feet, balance, and fearless forward carries.
- Left-side creator. He can drift from wide areas into central pockets to combine, pass, or attack the box.
- Press-resistant technician. He stays composed in tight spaces and gives Morocco control under pressure.
Iconic Moments
- World Cup Qualifying. Scored twice and added an assist against DR Congo to help send Morocco to Qatar.
- 2022 World Cup. Went from underrated midfielder to global breakout star during Morocco’s historic semi-final run.
- Morocco’s Midfield Artist. Gave the Atlas Lions control, confidence, and style on the biggest stage.
Did You Know?
- Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Ounahi came through the famous Mohammed VI Academy.
- Before becoming a World Cup star, he played in France’s lower divisions with Avranches.
- His elegant style made him one of the most admired Moroccan midfielders after Qatar 2022.