A debut goal for Angers against Lyon on 15 August 2021 signaled the arrival of midfielder Azzedine Ounahi in French professional football. Born in Casablanca on 19 April 2000, the Moroccan international has since navigated a career through multiple European leagues, earning recognition for his technical midfield contributions and high-level performances on the global stage with his national team.
Early Development and French Clubs
Ounahi began his football education at Raja CA and the Mohammed VI Academy. He moved to France in 2018 to join RC Strasbourg before transferring to the Championnat National side Avranches in August 2020. His transition to top-tier football occurred in July 2021 when he signed a four-year contract with Angers. Following a notable World Cup performance, he joined Olympique de Marseille on 29 January 2023 for a reported 8 million euro fee, where he remained until 2027.
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After playing for the Morocco under-20 team, where he secured a bronze medal at the 2018 Mediterranean Games, Ounahi made his senior international debut on 10 January 2022 against Ghana. He played a significant role in Morocco's historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His performances, particularly against Spain and Portugal, drew widespread praise. In 2026, he contributed two goals in a round of 16 victory against Canada.
Continental and Club Success
Ounahi participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, 2023, and 2025, eventually winning the tournament in 2025. His club career took him to Greece, where he joined Panathinaikos on loan in September 2024 and later returned on a permanent four-year contract in September 2026. Between these periods, he signed a contract with La Liga side Girona in August 2025, lasting until 2030, and recorded his first league goal for the club against Athletic Bilbao.
Fast facts
- Born: 19 April 2000, Casablanca
- International Debut: 10 January 2022
- Officer of the Order of the Throne: 2022
- Panathinaikos Player of the Season: 2024–25
- Girona contract expiry: 2030
- Major Tournament Win: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Questions readers ask
Which clubs has Azzedine Ounahi played for?
His professional career includes stints with Avranches, Angers, Marseille, Panathinaikos, and Girona.
Has Ounahi won any major international honors?
Yes, he was part of the Morocco squad that won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and secured a third-place finish at the 2018 Mediterranean Games with the U20 team.
