Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti #22

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After being part of a World Cup squad for the second time in Qatar 2022, it seemed that Tagnaouti’s life following Morocco’s performance would be easy. But a footballer’s life goes through many ups and downs. The next season, he was shown the door by Wydad Casablanca despite being one of the heroes that delivered the 2022 Caf Champions League. Tagnaouti struggled with physical and mental health problems, going through depression, but after a relatively unnoticed stint at his hometown club Maghreb Fez, he was back on track after joining AS FAR in 2024. The club have put their faith in him despite fans’ scepticism. Tagnaouti seized his chance and was one of the central figures of the AS FAR team as they reached their first continental final in four decades.

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