Noussair Mazraoui hasn’t yet matched the high standards this season that he set for himself last season, but he might just have had a breakthrough game.
At a time when the wing-back positions at Man Utd are seeing a cast of musical chairs in terms of players selected, Noussair Mazraoui’s absence has been keenly felt.
Mazraoui has played multiple positions for the team because his skill on the ball and technical excellence make him a huge asset for Ruben Amorim.
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His injury worries mean he’s yet to kickstart his season for the club, but his latest game for Morocco means he’s about to come roaring back to life.
Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 08, 2025
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Noussair Mazraoui masterclass for Morocco
Before delving deeper into the stats and his performance, a general caveat needs to be given that his Morocco side played Uganda.
Morocco are much better than most African sides and dominate the game more often than not, but even looking through that lens, Mazraoui was masterful against Uganda.
After starting the international break with an assist against Mozambique, Mazraoui ramped it up and became a creative force against Uganda.
In the 4-0 win, Mazraoui created a remarkable six chances while playing as a right-back, earning one assist for his efforts when he should have had more.
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With 87 touches, he was the creative fulcrum of the team while also attending to his defensive duties.
As per Fotmob, he was adjudged the man of the match with an 8.8 rating, the highest among all players on the pitch.
In a game where he didn’t score and four goals were scored, it speaks volumes about his impact.
Mazraoui might have won a starting XI place vs Everton
With Harry Maguire still injured and Amad likely to play on the right, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Mazraoui’s display prompts Amorim to field him from the start against Everton.
David Moyes’ team will cede possession and try to hit on transition, which means United need players who can break a low block.
Mazraoui, as the right-sided centre-back, can balance ball progression with overlapping runs of his own perfectly, making him the ideal choice for a game where United will have more than 50% possession.
With Luke Shaw on the left and Matthijs de Ligt on the right, United will be playing with two full-backs as wide centre-backs, realising Amorim’s ideal vision.
Mazraoui’s statement game for Morocco couldn’t have come at a better time.