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10 Best Moroccan Women Football Players of All Time

Moroccan women’s football has produced extraordinary players who have captivated the global stage with their mesmerizing and bold performances. These trailblazers have revolutionized the essence of the sport, leaving opponents entranced and spectators euphoric.

With each graceful touch, they command the field with unmatched finesse, their awe-inspiring skills sparking an inferno of passion in the hearts of fans. Their unwavering determination embodies an indomitable force, propelling them to heights of success that few have dared to envision.

These Atlas Lionesses have fearlessly shattered stereotypes, proving that Moroccan women’s football stands as a formidable powerhouse destined to overcome any obstacle in its path.

Here are 10 Moroccan women’s football players who have revolutionized football in both Morocco and across the globe.

1. Ghizlane Chebbak

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Ghizlane Chebbak is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays forward for ASFAR as well as the Moroccan women’s national team. She was awarded tournament player of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, proving her exceptional qualities and contributions to the team’s victory.

Chebbak’s time with the national team began during the first round of qualifying for the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations when she was allowed to represent Morocco at the senior level, cementing her status as a key member of the squad.

2. Ibtissam Jraïdi

Ibtissam Jraïdi is a talented Moroccan footballer who plays as a forward for Al Ahli and the Morocco women’s national team. She has been playing for the national team since 2018, and she scored Morocco’s first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal on July 30, 2023. This goal helped Morocco to win their first-ever match in the tournament, a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Jraïdi is a skilled and versatile player who is known for her speed, dribbling skills, and finishing ability. She is also a hard worker and is always willing to put in the extra effort.

3. Rosella Ayane

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Rosella Ayane is a proficient football player who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur. She initially played for England at the under-17 and under-19 levels, but she is also eligible to represent Morocco at the senior level due to her Moroccan heritage.

Ayane made her debut for the Moroccan national team in June 2021, and she made an immediate impact by scoring a goal within a minute of entering the field in a 3-0 victory over Mali.

She went on to start in all six matches for Morocco at the 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations, and she scored two goals, including one in the final. Despite her contributions, Morocco finished as the runner-up, with a 2-1 defeat against South Africa.

4. Salma Amani

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Salma Amani is a talented Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Metz in Division 2 Féminine and the Morocco women’s national team. She also holds French citizenship.

Amani has been playing for the Morocco national team since 2016, and she has represented the country at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualification (first round). She is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, and she is known for her passing, dribbling, and shooting ability.

Amani’s dual citizenship allows her to contribute to both her club and her country. She is a valuable asset to both teams and will continue to be a key player for Morocco in the years to come.

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5. Sanaâ Mssoudy

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Sanaâ Mssoudy is a Moroccan soccer player who plays as a forward for the ASFAR club in Morocco and the Morocco women’s national team. She has showcased her talent during her appearances for ASFAR, notably participating in the 2021 CAF Women’s Champions League final tournament.

Mssoudy is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, and she is known for her speed, dribbling skills, and finishing ability. She is also a hard worker and is always willing to put in the extra effort.

6. Fatima Tagnaout

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Fatima Zahra Tagnaout is a skilled Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for the ASFAR club in Morocco and the Morocco women’s national team. She has been playing for ASFAR since 2015, and she has represented the Morocco national team since 2018.

7. Yasmin Mrabet

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Yasmin-Katie M’rabet is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga F club FC Levante Las Planas. She was born and raised in Spain to a Moroccan father and an English mother, and she represents Morocco at the senior international level. She previously played for Spain at the under-19 level.

M’rabet was selected for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and she scored the winning goal in the quarterfinal match against Botswana.

This allowed Morocco to qualify for its first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is being played in 2023.

M’rabet’s second goal for Morocco came at the 2023 Turkish Women’s Cup in a 3-0 victory over Slovakia.

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8. Sabah Seghir

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Sabah Seghir is a professional footballer who is a midfielder for the Italian Serie A club UC Sampdoria. She was born and raised in France to Moroccan parents, and she represents Morocco at the senior international level. Seghir made her senior debut for Morocco on June 10, 2021, as a substitute in a 3-0 friendly home win over Mali.

Her first match as a starter player was four days later against the same opponent. Seghir is a rising star in Moroccan soccer, and she is sure to be a key player for the country in the years to come.

9. Assia Zouhair

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Assia Zouhair is a talented Moroccan soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for SCC Mohammédia club and the Morocco women’s national team. She has had the opportunity to play for Morocco at the senior level, and she has solidified her position as a valuable member of the national team.

10. Anissa Lahmari

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Anissa Lahmari is a skilled football player who plays as a midfielder for Guingamp in Division 1 Féminine and the Morocco women’s national team. She was born in France, but she has previously played for the French national team at youth levels and later represented Algeria at the senior international level.

However, she decided to switch her allegiance to Morocco, and she now proudly plays for the Moroccan national team.

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