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Noussair Mazraoui
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Noussair Mazraoui

Morocco right-back turned Manchester United / Bayern Munich defender; key 2022 World Cup semi-finalist returning for 2026.

Last refreshed: 11 June 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Can Mazraoui's defensive discipline help Morocco survive a dangerous opening against Brazil?

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Common Questions
What club does Noussair Mazraoui play for in 2026?
Mazraoui plays for Manchester United, having joined in 2024 from Bayern Munich after previously coming through the Ajax academy.
Where is Noussair Mazraoui from?
Mazraoui was Born in Dronten, Netherlands, to Moroccan parents and chose to represent Morocco internationally rather than the Netherlands.
Was Mazraoui in Morocco's 2022 World Cup squad?
Yes, Mazraoui featured in Morocco's historic 2022 World Cup run to the semi-finals, where the Atlas Lions became the first African nation to reach that stage.Source: event

Background

Noussair Mazraoui is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a right-back and can fill as a centre-back. Born in Dronten, Netherlands, to Moroccan parents, he developed through Ajax's academy, spending his entire early career there before joining Bayern Munich in 2022. He subsequently moved to Manchester United in 2024. He has been a consistent member of the Morocco international squad and featured prominently in the 2022 World Cup campaign.

Mazraoui is among the key defenders in Walid Regragui's Morocco squad for the 2026 World Cup. Morocco face a depleted Brazil in their opening group fixture on 13 June at MetLife Stadium, with Mazraoui part of the defensive structure that must contain Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.

His versatility — capable of playing right-back on either side or as a covering centre-back — gives Regragui flexibility in managing a group that also includes France and a fourth opponent. With Morocco missing forwards to injury, the defensive unit's solidity is essential to sustaining the counter-attacking model that reached the 2022 semi-finals.