Every World Cup introduces us to exciting new talents, and the 2026 tournament may have already unveiled its standout player.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, just 18 years old, shone during Saturday’s exhilarating 1-1 match between Brazil and Morocco.
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Born in 2007, the budding star had only played four senior international matches before making his debut in the starting line-up for the World Cup opener.
And he certainly left a mark.
Over the course of the match, he achieved a remarkable 91% pass completion rate, won four tackles, and made six defensive contributions.
Will this talented midfielder remain with Lille next season? Or will speculation arise linking him to other clubs by August?