Abdelaziz Barrada was a Moroccan and French footballer who played as a midfielder from 1989 to 2024.
He began his professional career at Paris Saint-Germain FC, where he played from 2007 to 2010.
Barrada moved to Getafe CF in 2011, where he made his La Liga debut and scored his first goal against Atlético Madrid.
Biography
Early Life
Abdelaziz Barrada was born on June 19, 1989, in Provins, France. He began his football journey in the youth teams of Paris FC before moving to US Sénart-Moissy, where he honed his skills. Barrada's talent was recognized early on, and he spent three years with the reserves of Paris Saint-Germain, where he was awarded the inaugural Titi d'Or in 2007, recognizing him as the club's best youth player.
Career
Barrada's professional career took off when he moved to Spain in 2010 to join Getafe CF. He initially played for the reserves but quickly made his mark, debuting in La Liga on August 28, 2011. He scored his first goal for Getafe in a thrilling match against Atlético Madrid and continued to impress, contributing to the team's midtable finishes over two seasons. In 2013, he signed with Al Jazira Club in the UAE Pro League before making a significant move to Olympique de Marseille in 2014, where he continued to showcase his midfield prowess.
On the international stage, Barrada earned his first cap for Morocco on February 29, 2012, and participated in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He was also part of the under-23 squad at the Summer Olympic Games, where he scored in a match against Honduras.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Barrada has been recognized for his contributions to Moroccan football, notably being the top scorer in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in 2011 and earning a spot in the Team of the Tournament. His journey from youth football in France to professional leagues in Europe and the Middle East exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Early career
Barrada was born on 19 June 1989 in Provins, France. He played in the youth teams of Paris FC before joining Sénart-Moissy. He spent three years with Paris Saint-Germain's reserves, and in 2007 he was the inaugural winner of the Titi d'Or for the club's best youth player.
Getafe
Barrada moved to Spain in 2010 and joined Getafe, initially being assigned to the reserves which were playing for the first time ever in Segunda División B. On 14 March 2011, he signed his first professional contract with the Madrid outskirts club. On 28 August 2011, Barrada made his La Liga debut with Getafe, starting and playing 60 minutes in a 1–1 home draw against Levante. He was immediately propelled into manager Luís García's starting XI. He scored his first goal for Getafe's main squad on 6 November, helping the hosts – who played more than 60 minutes with ten players – to a 3–2 home win against Atlético Madrid. In the following month, on the 17th, he netted twice in a 2–1 success at Mallorca. Barrada scored four goals in 32 matches in both of his seasons with the team, helping it to consecutive midtable positions (11th and tenth).
Al Jazira and Marseille
On 6 July 2013, Barrada joined UAE Pro League side Al Jazira, signing a four-year contract. The following summer, he agreed to a four-year deal with Marseille for a reported €4.5 million. In only his second appearance in Ligue 1, Barrada scored his first goal in the competition, coming on as an…
Barrada earned his first cap for Morocco on 29 February 2012, playing 86 minutes in a 2–0 friendly win over Burkina Faso. Also that year, he was part of the under-23 squad at the Summer Olympic Games, scoring in a 2–2 draw against Honduras in an eventual group stage exit. Barrada started all three of Morocco's games at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, as the Atlas Lions again did not advance. In the second game, he assisted the late equaliser by Youssef El-Arabi in a 1–1 draw with Cape Verde.
Club
International
Scores and results list Morocco's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Barrada goal.
- Club
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (2007–2010)
- Club
- Getafe CF (2011–2013)
- Club
- Al Jazira Club (2013–2014)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2014–)
- Club
- Morocco national under-21 football team (2011–2012)
- Club
- Getafe CF B (2010–2011)
- Club
- Morocco men's national football team (2012–)
- Club
- US Sénart-Moissy (2006–2007)
Legacy
Morocco U23
U-23 Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2011 Individual
U-23 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer: 2011 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2011
Clubs
- Morocco men's national football team2012current
- Olympique de Marseille2014current
- US Sénart-Moissy2006–2007
- Paris Saint-Germain FC2007–2010
- Getafe CF B2010–2011
- Getafe CF2011–2013
- Morocco national under-21 football team2011–2012
- Al Jazira Club2013–2014
Played together with
- Abdallah Ali MohamedOlympique de Marseille · 2019
Abdelhamid BouchoukOlympique de Marseille · 1949–1951- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemOlympique de Marseille · 1946–1956
Abderrahman IbrirOlympique de Marseille · 1951–1954
Abdou DialloParis Saint-Germain FC · 2019–2023- Abdoulahy SangaréParis Saint-Germain FC · 2012–2013
Abdoulay DiabyGetafe CF · 2020–2021- Abdoulaye DialloOlympique de Marseille · 1983–1990
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006- Abdulafees AbdulsalamAl Jazira Club · 2008–2009
- Abdullah IdrissAl Jazira Club
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Identifiers & aliases
Abdelaziz Barrada, sometimes known as Abdel, was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in France, he represented Morocco at international level.
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