Real Madrid: 5 things to know about Moroccan prodigy Youssef Lekhedim

The young Moroccan left-back Youssef Lekhedim has once again been promoted to Real Madrid's first team.

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He seized the opportunity created by Ferland Mendy's injury—whose season is in jeopardy due to a muscle problem—to rejoin the senior squad.

Here are 5 things you need to know about Moroccan sensation Youssef Lekhedim:

• He joined Real Madrid in 2017 after stints at San Fernando de Henares (2012–2013), Rayo Vallecano (2013–2015), Moratalaz (2015–2016), and Getafe (2016–2017).
• This season, he has made 33 appearances for the reserve team, scoring one goal and providing four assists.
• He represented various Spanish youth national teams before switching his sporting nationality to Morocco in 2024.
• He has been named to the first-team bench four times but is yet to make his debut in LaLiga.
• His market value is estimated at €400,000 according to Transfermarkt.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.