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5 things to know about Morocco's new rising star Nahël Haddani

Morocco’s U17 squad will be looking to follow in the footsteps of the national junior team, who recently clinched the U20 World Cup.

Head coach Nabil Baha is counting on several prodigies, most notably the latest sensation, Nahël Haddani.

Here are 5 things you need to know about the new Moroccan U17 gem.

- He developed his skills at amateur club St-Clément U17 before joining AS Monaco’s U19 squad as a free agent during the last transfer window.

- In 9 matches across all competitions, he pulled off the remarkable feat of scoring 8 goals, averaging a goal every 83 minutes.

- He netted 5 goals in his 5 National U19 - Group D appearances.

- He has not yet been rated by the renowned sports and business portal Transfermarkt.

- A U17 international since last September, he has scored 2 goals in 4 matches with the Lion Cubs.