Who is the best player in Morocco national football team history?

By YPB Team

Rank the greatest Atlas Lions ever — from the historic 2022 World Cup semi-final heroes Ziyech and Hakimi to Mustapha Hadji's flair at the 1998 World Cup.

Hakim Ziyech

Technically brilliant left-footed winger renowned for his vision and set-piece delivery, who starred for Ajax and Chelsea before becoming Morocco's creative heartbeat at the 2022 World Cup.

Achraf Hakimi

World-class right back or wing-back who combines blistering pace with a sharp end product, shining at Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund and PSG while being a key figure for Morocco.

Mustapha Hadji

Silky and skilful winger who starred for Morocco at the 1998 World Cup and had a notable spell at Coventry City and Aston Villa, renowned for his trickery and creativity.

Noureddine Naybet

Commanding central defender and long-time captain who made over 100 appearances for Morocco and had a distinguished club career in Spain with Deportivo La Coruña.

Medhi Benatia

Commanding captain and imposing central defender who played for Udinese, Roma, Bayern Munich and Juventus, providing Morocco with elite leadership and defensive solidity.

Salaheddine Bassir

Sharp and clinical forward who scored twice in Morocco's famous 3-0 victory over Scotland at the 1998 World Cup, one of the Golden Lions' most memorable results.

Hicham Zerouali

Gifted and technically dazzling winger nicknamed 'Zero' who lit up the Scottish Premiership at Aberdeen before tragically dying in a car accident aged just 27.

Romain Saïss

Versatile, experienced and dependable skipper who captained Morocco through their historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run, bringing composure and leadership to Walid Regragui's side.

Youssef En-Nesyri

Powerful aerial striker who scored a stunning header to defeat Portugal in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final, one of the most celebrated moments in Moroccan football history.

Sofiane Boufal

Skilful and direct winger who made his name in Ligue 1 with Angers and was one of Morocco's most dangerous attackers during their historic 2022 World Cup campaign.

Youssef Chippo

Combative and hard-working midfielder who was a key figure in Morocco's World Cup campaigns in the late 1990s and early 2000s, later playing in England with Coventry City.

Marouane Chamakh

Tall and technically adept striker who had a distinguished Ligue 1 career at Bordeaux before moving to Arsenal, earning over 70 caps and scoring important goals for Morocco.

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