French player Ayyoub Bouaddi has made his parents proud with his recent gameplay against Real Madrid FC.
On October 2, 2024, Bouaddi, 17, became one of the youngest Lille players to start a UEFA Champions League match, playing on his 17th birthday in a 1-0 home win.
Highlights
- Ayyoub Bouaddi and his club recently won a match against Real Madrid FC. Moreover, Lille fans wished him a happy birthday.
- He was born to his father, Hassan Bouaddi, who has supported him since childhood.
- Bouaddi and his parents are initially from Morocco.
He started alongside captain Benjamin Andre, following a series of absences in the midfield with the Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Ethan Mbappe, and Ngal’ayel Mukai’s injuries and Angel Gomes’ suspension.
Being one of the best players on the pitch, his gameplay was praised by numerous media.
After the match, Lilly Ultras sang “Joyeux Anniversaire” (French for “Happy Birthday to You”) with the players for Bouaddi to celebrate the win.
Earlier, he made his senior debut for Lille on October 5, 2023, in a UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match against Faroese club Klaksvikar Itrottarfelag.
He became the youngest player to appear in an official match for Lillie, a record held by Joe Henry since 1978.
On October 22, 2023, he became the youngest player in Ligue 1 since Joel Frechet in 1981.
Ayyoub Bouaddi’s Parents Are Inspiration For All His Hard Work
Ayyoub Bouaddi was born on October 2, 2007, in Senlis to his father, Hassan Bouaddi, and his mother. But he grew up in Oise, which is located in Northern France.
Although his mother’s name has not been revealed, she has supported him financially and emotionally to pursue his football career.
His father and mother Ayyoub’s every game to motivate and cheer him up from Stands.
Bouaddi’s parents were also present when he signed his first-ever U-13 contract with LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club).
The club thanked his parents through their Facebook page for trusting them. It was a proud moment for both of his parents.
One of the Facebook users commented,
This is the most beautiful thing a father can show!!4yLikeReplySee translation
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Ayyoub Bouaddi’s Family Was originally From Morocco
Even though Ayyoub Bouaddi and his parents’ nationality is French, his ancestors originated from Morocco, a country in North Africa.
His family migrated from Morocco to France for better facilities and opportunities.
🚨 RECORD ! AYYOUB BOUADDI DEVIENT LE PLUS JEUNE JOUEUR DE L’HISTOIRE À ÊTRE DÉCISIF EN COUPE D’EUROPE ! 🤯❤️🤍
— Actu Ligue 1 (@ActuL1_) March 7, 2024
16 ans. ✨ pic.twitter.com/KjIMDyc6Iv
Bouaddi and his family also celebrate and follow Moroccan festivals and culture despite living in France.
However, Ayyoub has kept his family’s details from the media as he focuses on his professional career.
Additional Information
- Ayyoub Bouaddi currently earns $298,005 gross per year.
- He signed his first professional contract with the LOSC until June 2026.
- After starting football as a child in Creil, Bouaddi joined Lille Academy in 2021.
