Who is Abde Ezzalzouli? Young Barca star trusted by Xavi
Martin Macdonald
- 13 Dec 2021 17:38 GMT
- 5 min read
Barcelona are at a low ebb on and off the pitch at the moment, and one of the few reasons for optimism has been the flurry of young players who have emerged in the 2021/22 campaign.
Pedri and Ansu Fati were already at Camp Nou, but we have now seen Gavi, Nico and Abde Ezzalzouli.
19-year-old Abde is the latest player to receive a debut, and seems to be trusted by new head coach Xavi, suggesting he has a bright future in Catalunya.
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What kind of player are we dealing with?
What position does Abde Ezzalzouli play?
Abde is a winger and can be deployed on the left or the right.
How good is Abde Ezzalzouli?
Abde has only been involved for Barcelona this season due to their issues in the final third of the pitch.
Sergio Aguero, Martin Braithwaite and Ousmane Dembele were injured, while Luuk de Jong proved to be a flop signings from Ronald Koeman.
The young Moroccan has taken his chance to impress, though and has already made six appearances this season including three starts.
He scored his first goal for Barcelona against Osasuna in a 2-2 draw.
All of the successes at senior level came after a period with Barcelona B, and prior to that he was in the youth system at Hercules.
Abde has a lovely flair on the ball and, like all Barca stars, has a beautiful command over possession.
Following his goal against Osasuna, Xavi called him "a killer, a wonder, a surprise."
What clubs are interested in Abde Ezzalzouli?
Abde has not recently been linked with a move, having only recently made his debut.
How old is Abde Ezzalzouli?
Abde was born on 17 December 2021. He is 19.
What is Abde Ezzalzouli’s height?
Abde is 177cm, or 5ft 10in.
When does Abde Ezzalzouli’s contract expire?
Abde has a contract with Barcelona until 2024.
Who is Abde Ezzalzouli's girlfriend?
Abde is not currently dating anyone publicly.
What is Abde Ezzalzouli’s Instagram?
Abde's Instagram has 323k followers as of December 2021.
