U20 World Cup: 5 things to know about Othmane Maamma, the tournament’s third-best dribbler

12.10.25 FT World Cup U-20

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Moroccan sensation Othmane Maamma has emerged as one of the standout attractions at the U20 World Cup, with the final stages currently underway in Chile.

The Watford winger was named man of the match in the quarter-final as the "Atlas Cubs" defeated the United States 3-1.

Here are 5 things you need to know about the key man in Morocco’s junior squad:

- He joined Montpellier’s youth academy in 2016 after spells at Nîmes Gazelec Sportif Gardois (2011-2015) and Athlétic Club Arlésien (2015-2016).

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- He was promoted to Montpellier’s first team in 2024 and featured in 14 matches across all competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing a single assist.

- He was signed by Watford during the last summer transfer window for €1.3 million, but has yet to make his debut in the Championship.

- In 5 matches played at the U20 World Cup, he has scored one goal and delivered three assists.

- His market value is estimated at €1.3 million on the specialist site Transfermarkt, but that figure is expected to soar after his impressive performances at the U20 World Cup.

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.

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