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The former midfielder who played in Ligue 1 died this Thursday, several sources in Morocco announced.
Sad news in the world of football. According to several Moroccan sources, Abdelaziz Barrada died this Thursday, at the age of 35, following a heart attack in France according to the Moroccan press portal Hespress. The former attacking midfielder, who retired from sports in 2021, moved to Paris Saint-Germain during his training between 2007 and 2010 before notably joining Olympique de Marseille (2014-2016) with whom he played in the final of the Coupe de France lost in 2016 against… PSG.
The Moroccan international (28 caps, 4 goals) – who played in the Olympic Games in 2012 – also played for Getafe (2010-2013), Al-Jazira (2013-2014) and Al-Nasr Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (2018-2019), then went to Turkey under the colors of Antalyaspor (2018-2019). Born in Provins in Seine-et-Marne, Barrada started playing football at Paris FC before moving to US Sénart-Moissy and then completing his training with the PSG reserve team.
OM and PSG offer their condolences
A player with a technical profile, elected best Moroccan hopeful in 2011, Abdelaziz Barrada finished his football career at US Lusitanos Saint-Maur (2020-2021) then distinguished himself as a consultant, on a few occasions, on the beIN set Sports.
“The deceased, who died Thursday October 24, 2024, had worn the national team jersey on several occasions in addition to having played in several European and Arab championship clubs”reacted the Moroccan federation, sending its condolences to “his loved ones and the entire national football family”.
“Rest in peace Abdelaziz. Olympique de Marseille was saddened to learn of the death of its former player and Moroccan international Abdelaziz Barrada. Arriving in the summer of 2014, the attacking midfielder wore the colors of OM for two seasons. The club would like to extend its most sincere condolences to his family and share the pain of those close to him.”wrote OM on his X account.
“It is with great sadness that Paris Saint-Germain learned this Thursday evening of the death of Abdelaziz Barrada, Moroccan international, trained at the Club. To his family and loved ones, Paris Saint-Germain presents its most sincere condolences.for his part wrote PSG on the same social network.
