Nayef Aguerd

MAR
 • #5 • Center Back
Club
marseilleMarseille
League
Ligue 1
Position

CB

Role

Back Line Anchor

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 30, 1996 (30)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'3"

Weight

168 lb

National Team
Morocco

Ranking

1108thout of 1,945
Overall Grade67.81070th/1,945
Impact score6.5413th/1,945
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
531st/827 DEF
66
Passing
357th/820 DEF
67.3
1 V 1 Defending
636th/729 DEF
59
Aerial Duel
108th/700 DEF
68.7
Positioning
330th/769 DEF
65.4
Blocking
457th/742 DEF
62.4

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

16
Appearances
1543
Minutes
6
Clean sheets
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Matches

Jun 13, 10:00pm UTCGroup C
Brazil
vs
Morocco
New York New Jersey Stadium • Peacock, FOX Network, Futbol de Primera Radio
Jun 19, 10:00pm UTCGroup C
Scotland
vs
Morocco
Boston Stadium • Peacock, FOX Network, Futbol de Primera Radio
Jun 24, 10:00pm UTCGroup C
Morocco
vs
Haiti
Atlanta Stadium • Peacock, FOX Network, Futbol de Primera Radio

News

Jun 8, 2026

Returns to collective training

Aguerd (pubalgia) has resumed collective training sessions under the supervision of Morocco's medical staff and is following the planned rehabilitation schedule ahead of the World Cup, with coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirming his return is on course, according to Lions de L'Atlas.

Analysis: Aguerd had undergone surgery for his pubalgia and dealt with post-operative bone inflammation that ended his Marseille season prematurely, making his return to collective training a meaningful milestone in his recovery. Manager Ouahbi confirmed the defender's progress is following the expected timeline, giving Morocco cautious optimism about having one of their most important defensive figures available at some point during the tournament.

Jun 3, 2026

Fitness concern ahead of World Cup

Aguerd (pubalgia) is following the medical protocol put in place by Morocco's staff but was not ready to feature against Madagascar, with a decision on his World Cup availability still to be made, according to coach Mohamed Ouahbi, per NextGen Morocco. "He follows the protocol we have put in place. He was not ready to play this match, we still have time to make a decision. Whatever happens, we also have Saadane and we are well covered at that position."

Analysis: Aguerd had undergone surgery for his pubalgia before dealing with post-operative bone inflammation that brought a premature end to his Marseille season, and the coach's cautious comments suggest his availability for the tournament remains genuinely uncertain. The center-back made 21 starts for Marseille this campaign, contributing one goal, 32 tackles, 36 interceptions and 91 clearances before the injury struck, underlining the significant loss his absence would represent for the Atlas Lions. Chadi Riad is expected to start in his place should Aguerd be unable to prove his fitness in time for Morocco's opening fixture.

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