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Morocco’s Ayoub Bouaddi nominated for 2026 world young player award

From Télégraphe · () Arabic

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  • Morocco international Ayoub Bouaddi has been nominated for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, which honors the world’s best young player.
  • The 18-year-old drew attention through his performances for Lille, after which he moved to Manchester City, and for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Bouaddi had also been nominated in 2025, when Spain’s Lamine Yamal won the award.

Ayoub Bouaddi’s name has appeared on the list of nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, another step in the Moroccan midfielder’s rise on the international stage.

The award forms part of the Ballon d’Or honors and recognizes the best young player in world football. Bouaddi’s nomination follows a standout season that strengthened his profile with his former club, Lille, before his move to Manchester City in the summer of 2026.

The 18-year-old also impressed with Morocco during the 2026 World Cup. Those performances further raised his standing among the leading young talents in global football.

This is not Bouaddi’s first appearance among the nominees. He was also shortlisted for the 2025 edition, which Spain’s Lamine Yamal won.

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