In an exceptional football season, Moroccan players have captured the spotlight across multiple continents, from Europe to Asia. Their remarkable impact is reflected in prestigious team titles and notable individual achievements, reaffirming the rising status of Moroccan football on the international stage. From grand European stadiums to the finals of Asian championships, Moroccan footballers have left their mark, turning the 2024–2025 season into a golden chapter in the nation's sporting history. Notable Titles in France, the Netherlands, and Greece In France, star right-back Achraf Hakimi continued his impressive run with Paris Saint-Germain, winning the French league title after a final-round victory over Auxerre. Hakimi celebrated at the Parc des Princes by raising the Moroccan flag alongside coach Luis Enrique and teammate Ousmane Dembélé. He is also set to play in the UEFA Champions League final on May 31 against his former club, Inter Milan. This marks Hakimi's fourth consecutive league title with PSG, where he has played a key role with consistently high-level performances. He was recently named Best African Player in Ligue 1, becoming the fourth Moroccan to receive the prestigious award. In the Netherlands, Moroccan internationals Ismael Saibari (24) and Souhaib Driouch (23) clinched the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven after defeating Sparta Rotterdam. Saibari impressed with 11 goals and 11 assists, while Driouch made 15 appearances and scored twice. In Greece, Ayoub El Kaabi (31) led Olympiacos to a Greek Cup victory, scoring one goal and assisting another in the final against OFI Crete. He was named Man of the Match for the 2025 final. El Kaabi has now scored 60 goals across competitions for Olympiacos: 35 in the Greek Super League, 2 in the Cup, 12 in the Europa League, and 11 in the Conference League. Major Triumphs in Asia, England, Belgium, and Italy In Asia, veteran midfielder Adel Taarabt (35) guided UAE's Sharjah Club to their first-ever AFC Champions League 2 title, securing victory over Singapore's Lion City Sailors at Bishan Stadium. Taarabt joined the Emirati club during the winter transfer window from Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr. In England, Shady Riad (21) made history with Crystal Palace, helping the club win its first-ever FA Cup with a dramatic victory over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. Riad became the second Moroccan to win the cup after Sofyan Amrabat. In Belgium, Shamseddine Talbi (20) lifted the Belgian Cup with Club Brugge after a 2–1 win against Anderlecht at the King Baudouin Stadium. In Italy, Moroccan international Osama Al-Azzouzi (23) contributed to Bologna's Italian Cup triumph, becoming the third Moroccan to win the trophy after Houssine Kharja and Mehdi Benatia. Recently recovered from a long injury, Al-Azzouzi featured in the knockout rounds and played in the quarterfinal against Atalanta, although he missed the final. Individual Accolades Showcase Moroccan Talent Beyond team titles, Moroccan players also stood out with exceptional individual performances. In Scotland, Hamza Igamane (22), striker for Glasgow Rangers, won Best Young Player and Goal of the Season at the club's end-of-year awards, underlining his rising star status. In Spain, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (23) scored a decisive goal against Fiorentina, securing Real Betis a place in their first-ever European final in the UEFA Conference League. In Greece, Azzedine Ounahi (25) capped off a stellar season by winning Best Player of the Year in the Greek league. On loan at Panathinaikos from Marseille, he contributed 5 goals and 7 assists in 37 matches.
