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The Career Path of Mustapha Hadji

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. Nancy1992 — 1996🇫🇷 France
  2. Sporting CP1996 — 1997🇵🇹 Portugal
  3. Deportivo La Coruña1997 — 1998🇪🇸 Spain
  4. Coventry City1999 — 2001🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
  5. Aston Villa2001 — 2004🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
  6. Espanyol2004 — 2004🇪🇸 Spain

The answer

This career path belongs to Mustapha Hadji.

Position
Attacking Midfielder
Nationality
🇲🇦 Moroccan
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Hints

  1. Hint 1He was awarded African Footballer of the Year in 1998, beating legends like Jay-Jay Okocha.
  2. Hint 2He represented the Moroccan national team in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups, standing out in the latter.
  3. Hint 3His playing style was characterized by elegance, ball control, and the ability to create scoring opportunities.
  4. Hint 4He had a notable career in European leagues, including France, Spain, and England.

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Did you know?

  • His younger brother, Youssouf Hadji, was also a talented footballer and played for the Moroccan national team.
  • He was instrumental for the Morocco national team that reached the Africa Cup of Nations final in 2004.
  • After retiring as a player, he has held technical roles, including assistant coach for the Morocco national team.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of September 30, 2026.

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