Ahmed Faras vs Yassine Bounou
Morocco against Morocco. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ahmed Faras
Morocco · 1975–2026 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Morocco
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 115 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- SCC Mohammédia
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.
Yassine Bounou
Morocco · 2022–25 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Morocco
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 93 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Girona, Al Hilal SFC
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2022
Spain missed all three penalties in the Doha shootout on 6 December 2022, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets both denied by him, before Achraf Hakimi chipped in the winner. Four clean sheets in Qatar, more than any other goalkeeper, carried Morocco to the first World Cup semi-final by an African side; he won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the Golden Glove, two Europa Leagues at Sevilla, and the Zamora Trophy in 2022. Career record: 93 caps and 0 goals for Morocco; club career at Atlético Madrid B, Girona, Al Hilal SFC; honours include Hall of Fame 2022.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ahmed Faras ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.
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