Born in Senlis, France, Ayyoub Bouaddi went through all the youth categories of the French national team, from under-16 to under-21, before deciding to represent Morocco, the country of origin of his parents, from 2026 onwards. Formed in the youth categories at Lille, a club he joined in 2021, he made his professional debut at just 16 years old, in October 2023, in the UEFA Conference League. Since then, he has become a regular fixture in the French club's midfield, playing as a defensive midfielder. His transfer of allegiance to Morocco caught the attention of European and African football, and the young player began to be called up by the Moroccan national team, playing in important matches, including confrontations against heavyweight nations in the World Cup. With a growing club performance over the seasons, Bouaddi is pointed out as one of the great prospects of European football in the defensive midfield position, arousing interest from larger clubs.
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Born in Senlis, France, Ayyoub Bouaddi went through all the youth categories of the French national team, from under-16 to under-21, before deciding to represent Morocco, the country of origin of his parents, from 2026 onwards. Formed in the youth categories at Lille, a club he joined in 2021, he made his professional debut at just 16 years old, in October 2023, in the UEFA Conference League. Since then, he has become a regular fixture in the French club's midfield, playing as a defensive midfielder. His transfer of allegiance to Morocco caught the attention of European and African football, and the young player began to be called up by the Moroccan national team, playing in important matches, including confrontations against heavyweight nations in the World Cup. With a growing club performance over the seasons, Bouaddi is pointed out as one of the great prospects of European football in the defensive midfield position, arousing interest from larger clubs.