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Ahmed Faras
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Morocco · 1975–2026

Ahmed Faras

Legend ST, also SS Right-footed finisherclutch
Rating
88
Caps
115
Goals
42
Life
1946–2025
Clubs
SCC Mohammédia
#3
Editorial rank of 33 for Morocco
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

In Addis Ababa in March 1976 he wore the armband as Morocco took the Africa Cup of Nations, finishing the tournament as its best player and second-highest scorer, and lifting a trophy his country would not win again until 2026. African Footballer of the Year in 1975, he spent his entire career at Chabab Mohammédia, winning the Moroccan league in 1980 and two Throne Cups, and he is still Morocco's record scorer with 36 goals. Career record: 115 caps and 42 goals for Morocco; club career at SCC Mohammédia.

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Career record

1965–1982SCC Mohammédia
Morocco115 caps, 42 goals

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Around Faras in the almanac

One rank above: Larbi Benbarek at #2.

One rank below: Badou Zaki at #4.

Morocco's editorial top five: Achraf Hakimi · Larbi Benbarek · Ahmed Faras · Badou Zaki · Hakim Ziyech.