Biography
Who is Azzedine Ounahi?
Early life and career beginnings
Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Azzedine Ounahi started his path in football by training at the Mohammed VI Academy and playing for Raja CA. In 2018, he moved to France to join RC Strasbourg. By August 2020, he transferred to play for the Championnat National side Avranches.
During his youth career, he represented Morocco in the under-20 team. In 2018, he participated in the Mediterranean Games. He helped his team win a bronze medal after a penalty shoot-out victory against Greece. He also scored a goal during a tied match against Italy in that tournament.
Professional club experience
In July 2021, the Ligue 1 club Angers signed Azzedine to a four-year contract. He scored a goal during his professional debut against Lyon in August 2021, which ended in a 3-0 victory. His performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup led to significant interest from top European clubs.
In January 2023, he joined Marseille. He scored his first goal for the team during his debut match against Nantes in February 2023. Later, in September 2024, he moved to the Greek club Panathinaikos on a season-long loan. By August 2025, he signed a contract with Girona lasting until 2030, where he scored in a match against Athletic Bilbao. In September 2026, he returned to Panathinaikos on a four-year deal.
International football achievements
Azzedine Ounahi received his first call-up to the senior Morocco national team in December 2021. He made his debut during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in a win over Ghana. His first international goals came as a double in a 4-1 win against DR Congo during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds.
He played a key role for Morocco during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where the team finished fourth. During the quarter-final match against Portugal, he recorded seven won duels and three dribbles. He also scored in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations against Tanzania. In 2026, he helped Morocco progress to the quarterfinals of the World Cup by scoring two goals in the round of 16 match against Canada.
Personal details and role models
Azzedine Ounahi identifies Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta as his primary footballing role model. He also has a family connection in professional sports, as he is the cousin of footballer Reda Mhannaoui.
Standing at 182 centimeters tall, Azzedine has maintained a consistent career across several European leagues. His dedication to the sport led to him being nominated for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year award by CAF. Despite facing injury setbacks, including a toe fracture that required surgery during his time with the national team, he has returned to continue his professional career.
Birthday and age
Azzedine Ounahi was born on April 19, 2000, which makes Azzedine 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Azzedine shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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