Morocco makes history in football once again as three stars from the national women’s team — Ghizlane Chebbak, Ibtissam Jraïdi, and Sanaâ Mssoudy — have been shortlisted for the Women’s 11 at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025. This is a big moment for the Atlas Lionesses and a sign of the rapid growth of Moroccan women’s football on the international scene.
Team captain Ghizlane Chebbak has been leading Morocco through historic campaigns in both continental and international competitions. She’s inspired a whole generation of young Moroccan players. Ibtissam Jraïdi is a creative and clinical player who impresses in both domestic and international competitions, while Sanaâ Mssoudy is speed, energy and attacking flair personified for Moroccan football.
On the men’s side, Morocco is also celebrating as Achraf Hakimi has been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Player. This is another sign of Morocco’s growing reputation as a talent factory.
Voting for The Best FIFA Awards, including the Women’s 11 and Men’s Player categories is done by national team coaches, captains, journalists and fans around the world. Having three Moroccan women on the shortlist and Hakimi’s continued global recognition means Morocco is really becoming a football superpower.
So, the wait begins to see if the Atlas Lionesses can turn these nominations into a historic win and solidify Morocco’s place among the football elite.
