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Goalkeeper
Y. Bounou
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Born 5 Apr 1991
- No.
- 1
- Age
- 35
Profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Club
- Al-Hilal Saudi FC
- Strong foot
- Left
- Key trait
- Ice-cold under pressure
- Date of birth
- 5 Apr 1991 (age 35)
- Shirt number
- 1
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Penalty killer. Bounou reads shooters brilliantly and becomes even calmer when the shootout pressure explodes.
- Commanding presence. His height, reach, and timing make him a dominant figure inside the box.
- Modern build-up. His left foot gives Morocco and Al-Hilal a calm option when playing out from the back.
Iconic Moments
- 2022 World Cup. Saved two penalties against Spain and sent Morocco into its first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
- 2022 World Cup. Helped Morocco become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
- 2023 Europa League. Delivered in the penalty shootout against Roma and became Sevilla’s final-night hero again.
Did You Know?
- Born in Montreal, Canada, but raised in Casablanca, Morocco.
- Joined Wydad Athletic Club at only eight years old.
- Speaks Arabic, French, Spanish, and English.