5 things to know about Ali Maamar, top tackler at the U20 World Cup | OneFootball

5 things to know about Ali Maamar,

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Moroccan right-back Ali Maamar has truly stood out during the 24th edition of the U20 World Cup, with the final stages currently underway in Chile.

According to statistics from the specialist site sofascore, he leads the competition for most tackles, topping the charts with an impressive 17 successful tackles.

Here are 5 key facts about Moroccan sensation Ali Maamar.

- He joined Anderlecht's youth academy in 2019 after spells at Lierse SK (up to 2015) and KV Mechelen (2015-2019).

- In 2025, he was promoted to the first team of the "Mauves" and featured in 31 matches, providing 2 assists along the way.

- A versatile player, he is comfortable in three positions: right-back, left-back, and defensive midfielder.

- A former youth international with Belgium, he switched his sporting nationality to Morocco in 2023 in accordance with FIFA regulations.

- According to the specialist website "transfermarket," his market value is estimated at 2 million euros.