CORNERFLICK
10Caps- 0International goals
- 19AgeBorn 2 Oct 2007
- Manchester CityClubSince 2026
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- MoroccoNational team
The shape of him
Ayyoub Bouaddi is a 19-year-old midfielder at Manchester City and a Morocco international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Career journey
2025 – 2026Lille
2026 – 2027Morocco
2026 – 2027Manchester City- 2027 – 2028Morocco
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 – 2028 | Morocco | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Manchester City | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Morocco | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Lille | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | France U17 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Lille | 47 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | France U17 W | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Lille II | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Lille | 18 | 0 |
Transfers & rumours
- LILille→MCManchester CityConfirmed
Quick facts
- Full name
- Ayyoub Bouaddi
- Date of birth
- 2 Oct 2007 (19)
- Place of birth
- Senlis
- Nationality
- Morocco
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- MCManchester City
- Joined
- 25 Aug 2026
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Infantino confirms bid for third FIFA term in 2027
Real Madrid add Moroccan forward Ryan Zeniby Talbi
UEFA weighs tougher stance on Infantino before FIFA vote
Ayoub Bouaddi becomes most expensive under-18 in football history
Čeferin rules out FIFA presidency challenge
Bouaddi: The most expensive teenager in English Premier League history
Manchester City reach full agreement for Ayyoub Bouaddi
City move close to signing Lille teenager Bouaddi
Bayern Munich complete Ismael Saibari signing from PSV
City's astronomical costs to fill a vacancy
Nominees for African Player of the Year have been announced
Spanish Parliament Opposes Joint World Cup Hosting with Morocco
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  AEK Athens FC | H | W5–1 | 0' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Premier League - England |  Ipswich | H | W3–2 | 90' | |
| 14 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  Paris Saint Germain | H | L2–4 | 44' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Premier League - England | Liverpool | A | W3–0 | 10' |
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