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Brahim Diaz
Born: August 3, 1999
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)
Hometown: Malaga, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Attacking midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2010-2013 | Malaga |
| 2013-2016 | Manchester City | |
| Senior | 2016-2017 | Spain Under-17s |
| 2016-2019 | Manchester City | |
| 2019- | Real Madrid | |
| → 2020-2021 | AC Milan (loan) | |
| → 2021-2023 | AC Milan (loan) | |
| International | 2017-2021 | Spain Under-21s |
| 2021 | Spain | |
| 2023- | Morocco | |
Sports Mole has 673 articles about Brahim Diaz. Articles 1 to 40:
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France vs. Morocco: Why this is not the same Atlas Lions Les Bleus beat in Qatar four years ago
11Sports Mole looks at why the 2026 World Cup Moroccan side are a very different side from the one France beat in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals.20:26
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Morocco lineup vs France: Predicted XI for World Cup quarter-final, with star striker Saibari hit by injury
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France.Jul 7, 16:59
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Two assists and then nothing — why Morocco's star Diaz is struggling to recapture his early tournament form
Top scorer at AFCON, two assists in two matches — then nothing: why Morocco's creative fulcrum must rediscover his best form in the last 16.Jul 3, 21:36
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Morocco lineup vs. Haiti: Predicted XI for final World Cup 2026 Group C clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup Group C clash against Haiti.Jun 22, 23:05
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Preview:Morocco vs Haiti - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's 2026 World Cup Group C clash between Morocco and Haiti, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 22, 23:00
World Cup 2026: Morocco's inability to kill games off could haunt Atlas Lions as stressful Scotland win raises concerns
Morocco edged Scotland 1-0 to reach the World Cup round of 32, but nearly squandered a lead they held for 90 minutes, raising concerns Ouahbi cannot ignore.Jun 20, 02:31
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Scotland 0-1 Morocco player ratings: Dominant Atlas Lions inspired by Saibari masterclass
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup. Here are the player ratings from Gillette Stadium, with Saibari and Diaz standing out.Jun 20, 01:30
World Cup 2026: Morocco dominate Scotland, Saibari strikes again
Morocco edged past Scotland 1-0 in Group C to near qualification for the World Cup knockouts, but a glaring finishing problem could haunt the Atlas Lions at the next stage.Jun 20, 01:17
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Scotland vs. Morocco: Predicted XI for the Atlas Lions in crucial 2026 World Cup contest
Sports Mole looks at how Morocco could line up in their clash with Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 17, 15:25
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Africa at the 2026 World Cup: Can Morocco, Senegal or Cote d'Ivoire make history?
Africa arrives at World Cup 2026 with a record 10 nations and a proven blueprint. Morocco held Brazil 1-1, Cote d'Ivoire beat Ecuador late, and Senegal face a recovery after losing to France. Can the continent finally win it?Jun 17, 00:18
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Morocco lineup vs. Brazil: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group C clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup clash against Brazil.Jun 11, 18:05
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Preview:Brazil vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2026 World Cup Group C clash between Brazil and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 11, 18:00
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Real Madrid transfer news: Juventus target two Los Blancos players as Spanish giants pursue Yildiz
Juventus are eyeing two Real Madrid attackers as potential summer signings, while the Spanish giants are seeking a tacit agreement over Kenan Yildiz's long-term future.May 13, 09:31
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Mallorca vs. Real Madrid: Is Vinicius Junior injured? Will Brazilian feature in La Liga affair?
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says that Vinicius Junior is a doubt for Saturday's La Liga clash with Mallorca after "two very demanding matches".Apr 3, 16:36
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Preview:Morocco vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Morocco and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 23:42
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Senegal vs. Morocco: Is CAF's credibility in ruins after AFCON 2025 ruling?
Sports Mole examines the legally precarious decision and allegations of favouritism that have plunged African football into a credibility crisis.Mar 19, 02:18
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Real Madrid vs. Elche: Predicted Los Blancos XI for La Liga contest at Bernabeu
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's La Liga contest with Elche.Mar 12, 11:35
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Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Bold Thiago Pitarch Pinar, Matheus Nunes, Erling Haaland decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this evening’s Champions League last-16 first-leg showdown at the Bernabeu.Mar 11, 18:49
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Champions League last-16 first leg tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.Mar 9, 12:05
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Valencia vs. Real Madrid: Agony for Alvaro Arbeloa as Los Blancos lose another attacker for Los Che contest
Real Madrid will be missing Rodrygo for Sunday's La Liga game against Valencia, with the Brazilian joining Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham on the sidelines.Feb 7, 20:12
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Newcastle transfer news: Magpies eye Real Madrid attacking star in £52m deal?
Newcastle United are looking to make a late splash in the January transfer window.Feb 2, 07:03
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Bayern Munich attacker responds after Tottenham made late transfer 'approach'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly make a late January transfer approach to sign Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry, but he is unlikely to leave.Jan 30, 19:19
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs among Premier League trio to 'enquire' over move for Real Madrid attacker
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among clubs to have made enquiry over move for Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz, but the transfer looks difficult.Jan 30, 18:30
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Villarreal vs. Real Madrid: Los Blancos handed triple boost for vital La Liga contest
Real Madrid are handed a triple boost ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash with Villarreal.Jan 23, 08:29
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Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz publicly apologises for failed panenka that cost Morocco AFCON title
Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz publicly apologises for the failed panenka that cost Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations crown in Sunday's final against Senegal.Jan 19, 15:48
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Monaco: Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension situation ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Monaco.Jan 19, 13:12
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AFCON 2025: Sadio Mane named MVP as Brahim Diaz wins Golden Boot in tears
Locked in a battle with Sadio Mane for the AFCON 2025 Player of the Tournament award, Brahim Diaz had to settle for a Golden Boot that ultimately came with tears.Jan 19, 06:46
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Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Pape Thiaw ‘apologises to football’ after AFCON final
After initially instructing his players to leave the pitch before bringing them back on during the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco (1-0 a.e.t.), Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw publicly issues an apology.Jan 19, 06:32
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Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gueye gives Senegal glory
Senegal sensationally defeat hosts Morocco 1-0 to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy in a final packed with drama, anger and adulation.Jan 18, 21:57
Morocco lineup vs. Senegal: Predicted XI for AFCON 2025 final including Achraf Hakimi certainty, Ayoub El Kaabi decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.Jan 16, 22:13
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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Levante injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Levante at Bernabeu.Jan 16, 13:00
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Levante: Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their La Liga clash with Levante.Jan 15, 13:14
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Nigeria (2) 0-0 (4) Morocco: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Atlas Lions seal spot in AFCON final
Morocco book their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 penalty victory over Nigeria after a hard-fought semi-final clash on Wednesday.Jan 14, 23:03
Team News: Albacete vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey contest between Albacete and Real Madrid.Jan 13, 20:00
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Morocco lineup vs. Nigeria: Predicted XI for AFCON semi-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Nigeria on Wednesday.Jan 12, 22:09
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Preview:Nigeria vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 18:40
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Albacete: Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash with Albacete.Jan 12, 17:31
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Barcelona: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona.Jan 9, 09:27
Morocco lineup vs Cameroon: Predicted XI for AFCON quarter-final clash as Hakimi, Diaz eye another major semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Friday's 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash with Cameroon.Jan 7, 23:47
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Preview:Cameroon vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cameroon and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 7, 23:30
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