Mustapha Hadji
Moroccan footballer and manager
Born
November 16th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Morocco
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A professional footballer and coach, played primarily as an attacking midfielder. Represented clubs in Europe including Sporting Lisbon and Deportivo La Coruña. Contributed to the Moroccan national team, participating in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Transitioned into coaching, managing teams in Morocco and abroad.
Competed in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
Played for Deportivo La Coruña
Managed various clubs in Morocco
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