Ayyoub Bouaddi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Lille and the national team of Morocco. He is recognized for his excellent ball control, ability to dictate tempo, and strong physical presence.
Despite being a holding midfielder, he can be deployed in a box to box or double pivot role. He became the youngest player to make appearance in a UEFA competition when he played for Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Profession: Footballer
Born: October 2, 2007
Age: 18 years old
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Senlis, France
Known for: Central midfielder for the Morocco national team.
Profile Overview
Ayyoub Bouaddi was born on October 2, 2007, in France to Moroccan parents. His father Hassan Bouaddi is a banking executive and former handball player.
He began his football career at the youth level after joining Lille academy in 2021. He signed his first professional contract with the club on August 21, 2023.
However, he made his senior debut for Lille in a goalless draw against Faroese club KÍ, in a UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. He also delivered a standout performance on his 17th birthday, which was the match that ended Real Madrid’s 36 match unbeaten Champions league run.
He also signed a contract extension with Lille on December 5, 2025, until June 2029.
Ayyoub represented France at the U16, U17, U18, U20, and U21 levels before making a switch to play for Morocco. His performance at his first world cup match against Brazil has not gone unnoticed as his name began to be on every football lovers lips. He blends so well with his team mates most especially, his link up play alongside Ismael Saibari, who scores their opening goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career Timeline
- 2012-2021 – AFC Creil
- 2021-2023 – Lille
- 2023 – Lille B
- 2023 – Lille
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Ayyoub Bouaddi
- Nationality: Moroccan
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Hassan Bouaddi (father)
- Religion: Islam
- Official website: Instagram – @ay.bouaddi
Trivia
- Ayyoub Bouaddi is originally from Morocco.
- He uses the right foot.
- He is studying for a Bachelors degree in Maths.
- He obtained his French Baccalaureate with distinctions at the age of 16.
- He won the fourth eloquence competition for French football academies at the Elysee Palace, in June 2023.
- He has an overall rating of 78 in EA SPORTS FC 26.
- His market value has been estimated to be €50 million by Transfermarkt before his arrival at the 2026 world cup.
