Bilal Nadir, the new gem of the Atlas Lions: 6 key facts to know!

The "Atlas Lions" squad for the March 2025 training camp, unveiled by national coach Walid Regragui on Friday, March 14, revealed new faces, including Bilal Nadir, a young talent playing for Olympique de Marseille.

This product of the OGC Nice academy will be part of the squad for Morocco's upcoming matches, against Niger on March 21 and Tanzania on March 25, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Who is Bilal Nadir, this new recruit for the Atlas Lions?

Here are 6 essential facts to know about Bilal Nadir:

• Born in 2003 in France, to a Moroccan father and an Algerian mother, Bilal Nadir plays as a midfielder.
  
• He started his career at the OGC Nice academy and joined the first team in 2020.
  
• He moved to Olympique de Marseille on a free transfer.
  
• At 21, he has played 14 matches with OM this season, scoring one goal.
  
• He has played two matches with Morocco's U23 team, scoring a stunning goal in his debut against the United States.
  
• Bilal Nadir is under contract with Olympique de Marseille until June 2026, with a market value estimated at 500,000 euros.

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