October 25th 2024.
Abdelaziz Barrada, a former professional football player for Marseille and the Moroccan national team, has passed away at the age of 35. While the exact cause of his death has not been confirmed, multiple sources in his home country of Morocco have reported that he suffered a heart attack.
Barrada began his career with Senart-Moissy in France before moving to Getafe in 2010. He then made 64 appearances in Spain before joining Marseille for two years, scoring twice in 32 games. He later played for Al Nasr, Antalyaspor, Gimnastic, Al Shahani, and Lusitanos Saint-Maur.
Upon hearing the news of his passing, the Moroccan Football Federation took to social media to pay tribute to their former player, calling it a "great loss." They extended their condolences to Barrada's family and the entire national football community.
Marseille, where Barrada played for two seasons, also expressed their sadness and offered their condolences to his loved ones in a heartfelt message on Twitter. They remembered him as a dedicated player who proudly represented their team.
Barrada, who made 26 appearances for the Moroccan national team, retired from football in 2021 after a short stint with Lusitanos Saint-Maur in Paris. He also represented his country at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, scoring a goal in their 2-2 draw with Honduras. In 2011, he was the top scorer in the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, helping his team finish as runners-up.
The football community mourns the loss of Abdelaziz Barrada, a talented player and beloved teammate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Abdelaziz.
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