Qatar 2022 – Morocco: Zoom in on Yassine Bounou the safe hands
The international from Morocco will be a crucial member of the Atlas Lions in Qatar (20 November-18 December). He has received acclaim for being a last line of defense, working diligently, and being patient.
Qatar 2022 – Morocco: Zoom in on Yassine Bounou the safe hands
Yassine Bounou, who is 31 years old, is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers in the world. The international from Morocco will be a crucial member of the Atlas Lions in Qatar (20 November-18 December). He has received acclaim for being a last line of defense, working diligently, and being patient.
Yassine Bounou comes from an unusual background. His experience demonstrates that anything is possible to achieve with perseverance and selflessness. The final line of defense for the Atlas Lions credits his perseverance above all else for his achievement. Bounou, who was born in Canada, went back to his home country.
In a renowned college, his father is a professor who lectures there. At age 8, the youthful Yassine, who is in love with the ball, joins the Wydad training facility in Casablanca.
a club that has had the most success in the Cherifian Kingdom. There, he took his first steps. At the age of 19, Bounou is still under the guidance of Nadir Lamyaghri, a member of the national squad. But the young goalie is picking things up quickly.
The day when everything was altered
Many positive things are spoken about the goalie, who is followed by former Moroccan internationals like Badou Zaki. Former African Ballon d’Or winner Badou Zaki stated of the goalkeeper, “He was characterized by numerous tactics that goalkeepers needed, and I always bet that he would one day be one of the most prominent goalkeepers in the world.”
Bounou will have to wait, though, before being promoted to number one at Wydad. Everything changes in 2011. Lamyaghri hurt himself during the CAF Champions League final versus Esperance Tunis. In a spectacular encounter, Bounou establishes himself in the remote area of Wydad. His outstanding saves demonstrate that a great keeper is bred. Even though Wydad ultimately lost (1-0), Bounou’s performance as the “man of the match” has everyone in Morocco talking.
The only topic of conversation among Wydad supporters is the teenage goalkeeper who will soon leave for Atletico Madrid. Wydad’s ardent supporter Mohcine S. recalls his rare appearances in “Botola.” “He has the stature and is first and foremost a graceful goalie. Bounou has no qualms about going outside to stop the striker from scoring. With his skills, he could easily play as a defender or defensive midfielder if he were a field player “says this admirer.
Bounou landed in Spain in 2012 but did not remain in “Botola.” He would unluckily be turned away from the Colchoneros due to the stiff competition. “Bono is now enjoying the results of his perseverance, mental attitude, and high level of professionalism.
Since his time at Wydad, where he played very young alongside the first goalie Nadir Lamyaghri, he has been dedicated and waiting for the chance. During his time at the club, I also projected that he would serve as Atletico Madrid’s starting goalkeeper.
But things did not work out well for him. He could only bear the strain and compete with the top goalkeepers in La Liga by being dedicated and patient “Zaki remarked.
The Colchoneros were a huge letdown.
Things did not work out with the Colchoneros as intended. Bounou began by competing in D3. Although the departure of his rivals should have given him the opportunity to take the top spot, Diego Simeone’s team preferred Jan Oblak.
Bounou is frustrated and requests a move so he can advance. The Moroccan player is then loaned to Zaragoza in 2014’s D2. Prior to joining Catalonia, he signs in Girona in 2016 and stays there for two years. A team where he enjoys successful seasons despite dropping to D2.
Sevilla soon recognizes the 1.92 m goalie and provides him a fantastic opportunity to continue his career in La Liga. The player who arrived on a loan faces stiff competition there as well. Tomas Vaclik is regarded as the primary goalie if Sergio Rico is behind him.
In certain La Liga games and the European Cup, Bounou continues to stand out. The 2020 season will live on in the hearts of fans as the Moroccan helped Sevilla win the Europa League by playing excellently against Manchester United and, in particular, Inter Milan. Bounou, who placed second in the selection, observed Munir El Kajoui guard the Atlas Lions’ cages in Russia in 2018 and during the AFCON in 2017.
Finally, the acknowledgment
Bounou, the timely eviction
When bounou blooms, it’s at its prime
The international goalkeeper from Morocco is one of La Liga’s top keepers in 2021. He failed to win the Zamora trophy for the best goalie, though. Just a postponement, really.
After a spectacular season in 2022 (24 goals allowed), Bounou eventually won the sesame award, becoming the second African goalkeeper to do so after Jacques Songo’o.
A fair distinction made at the appropriate moment Since the Moroccan has emerged as a crucial component of the Atlas Lions. Four years ago, when he was ranked second in the cages. Morocco mainly relies on the lanky goalkeeper in Qatar, who has three shutouts for his group.
The defense, in particular Bounou, will be essential to advancing past the first round against a difficult group. “Yassine Bounou will do admirably at the World Cup, in my opinion. Given that he has played at the same level as Sevilla, he is on the very short list of the world’s top goalkeepers “said a happy Badou Zaki. For the general public, a successful Moroccan World Cup will unavoidably be defined by the Atlas Lions’ last goalkeeper turning in strong performances.
