Abdessamad Ezzalzouli

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, known as Abde, attacks space on the left, pulling runs beyond the line and driving at defenders to threaten the channel. He broke through at Barcelona in 2021, becoming the first Moroccan-born player to feature for the first team. His dribbles unsettle compact blocks. In 2023 he captained Morocco to the U-23 AFCON title, winning the Golden Boot. The 2022 World Cup semifinal run with Morocco stands as his international note. At Real Betis, Abde presses high and checks short then spins in behind to create separation. He links play with one-touch layoffs and carries into the final third. On the pitch, Abde finishes moves by getting shots off quickly.