From Montpellier to Watford: how Moroccan Othmane Maamma won over English fans

Transferred from Montpellier in July, the player had to wait before getting his chance with the first team. He made the most of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile to burst onto the world stage with Morocco. In October, his four assists and his goal guided his national team to final victory against Argentina (2-0). A tournament he dazzled with his talent, winning the Golden Ball as best player, followed by the young player of the year award presented by the Confederation of African Football.

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Under Watford colors, he played his first minutes in November against Ipswich Town, before making his first start and securing a victory against Derby County. Renowned for his speed, dribbling and creativity on the wings, he opened his goal tally in December against Birmingham City.

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The winger then multiplied his decisive actions, scoring a goal with a stunning outside-of-the-foot finish against Leicester, as well as a goal against Preston and an assist for Mamadou Doumbia against Wrexham. An impressive run, only halted by an injury that caused him to miss eight matches between February and April.