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Midfielder
O. Targhalline
- No.
- 14
Profile
- Position
- Defensive Midfielder / Central Midfielder
- Strong foot
- Right
- Key trait
- Calm midfield stabilizer
- Shirt number
- 14
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Defensive screen. Targhalline protects the back line with smart positioning, discipline, and strong duel work.
- Clean passer. He keeps the ball moving simply and helps Morocco control the rhythm in midfield.
- Tactical midfielder. He can play as a number 6 or central midfielder, giving the team balance and structure.
Iconic Moments
- 2023 U-23 AFCON. Scored the extra-time winning goal from a free kick as Morocco beat Egypt in the final.
- Paris 2024 Olympics. Helped Morocco’s U-23 generation win a historic Olympic bronze medal.
- Feyenoord Move. Earned a major Eredivisie step after developing through the Mohammed VI Academy and Le Havre.
Did You Know?
- Born in Casablanca, Targhalline is one of Morocco’s homegrown midfield talents.
- He came through the Mohammed VI Academy, the same elite system behind many modern Atlas Lions.
- His U-23 AFCON final winner made him part of Morocco’s golden youth-generation story.