Ayyoub Bouaddi, a French professional footballer and midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille, has managed to keep details about his parents under wraps. They prefer a private lifestyle away from the camera.
The 17-year-old started football as a child in Creil and consistently developed his skills before signing his under-13 contract with LOSC for five years in 2020. Bouaddi was proud of the club and committed to hosting his talent in the Nordist department.
Moroever, Horace recruited Bouaddi into the club and accompanied him in formalizing the contract. The teenager had the support of David and Guillaume in LOSC, who supported him throughout the football season.
In the Facebook post on the AFC Creil official page, the admin thanked people involved in the process, “Thanks to the parents for their trust and to the educators who helped Ayyoub during his sporting events.“
During the contract signing, Ayyoub Bouaddi had to get consent from his parents, who were present as the player was a minor at the time. Apart from the club event, Bouaddi hasn’t talked about or been spotted with his parents.
Further, the player is inactive on social platforms, which makes it challenging to learn more about his family background. However, the support of his parents is evident in Bouaddi’s endeavors, as he has achieved much at such a young age.
Fans mentioned that Bouaddi landed several contracts with high-end clubs due to his parents, who often encouraged him to focus on sports since childhood, which ultimately helped him refine his skills on the field.
Ayyoub Bouaddi has been considered a player to watch out for after his recent match with Real Madrid!
In the recent match, Bouaddi played for 90 minutes and completed 43 out of 44 passes on his first-ever UEFA Championship League start against Real Madrid, making him one of the promising players of the season.
Similarly, as a central midfielder, analysts have ranked the player 225th among all players in the position and 149th among all players from France. Throughout the years, the league has noticed a consistent improvement in Bouaddi’s skills.
Additionally, Bouaddi’s contract with LOSC Lille expires on June 30, 2027, and the team has promoted him to the First Tier of the league. Fans and analysts have credited his composure and strategy on the football field.
I don’t think people are quite deeping just how good Ayyoub Bouaddi is. Maybe they’ll click on later but look at this performance against Real Madrid. Now consider, today is his 17th birthday…
— Ben Mattinson (@Ben_Mattinson_) October 2, 2024
Scary.
Ice cool composure.
🎥: @OussoudBall pic.twitter.com/2iNUubGYM9
Further, with a passing accuracy of 90.5%, Bouaddi has engraved his name among A-list players despite only playing 2 international matches. The player has played as a substitute four times before starting full-time games.
Following the match with Madrid, fans at the stadium chanted “Happy Birthday” to the player, who had turned 17. The moment was emotional for Bouaddi as his team members lifted him after the extraordinary performance.
Being one of the best players on the pitch, his performance was praised by various media and football fans.
One Twitter user wrote, “Already made a few senior appearances, but this is different. Really hope he shows his level and holds his own. Good Luck, Amigo.“
Additional Information
- Ayyoub Bouaddi won the fourth competition for the French soccer academies in June 2023 and has established a place in the French youth national team.
- In 2023, Bouaddi made his senior debut for Lille, making him the youngest player to ever play in a European club competition game.
- Sources estimate Ayyoub Bouaddi’s current market value at $6 million, and they expect it to increase after his recent international matches.
