Moroccan Duo Nominated for Best Young Player Award in French League
The National Union of Professional Footballers in France (UNFP) has announced the list of players nominated for the Best Young Player award in Ligue 1 for the 2024-2025 season. Notably, Moroccan players Elias Bentaleb and Ayoub Bouaddi are among the nominees.
Moroccan international Elias Bentaleb, a midfielder for AS Monaco, has had an outstanding season, playing 30 matches and scoring 6 goals while providing 3 assists, earning him a well-deserved nomination among the top young talents in the competition.
Meanwhile, Ayoub Bouaddi, a player for Lille with Moroccan roots, shone in 22 matches throughout the season. He registered one assist and displayed promising abilities that secured him a spot on the nominee list.
The list also includes prominent names such as Disery Doi and João Neves from Paris Saint-Germain, as well as André Santos from Strasbourg, reflecting the intense competition for this award dedicated to the brightest emerging talents in French football.