Mustapha Hadji

Moroccan footballer and manager

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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