Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz Sets Sights on African Ballon d’Or with Morocco

"I had to choose between two selections, and I finally opted for Morocco, my heart’s choice," Brahim Diaz confided in an interview with Bein Sports. He preferred Morocco to Spain. A choice he is still delighted with: "It was a remarkable feeling. I am indebted to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people whom I thank very much".

During this interview, the Spanish-Moroccan striker revealed the dream he intends to accomplish with the Atlas Lions for Morocco. "I grew up with values and principles, and I know how to be a team member. We are a family, we want to win trophies. I will help the young people (El Khannouss, Ben Seghir...). I too am young but a little experienced."

The star striker of Real Madrid added: "My ultimate goal is to win a trophy with my country to offer it to the Moroccan people, then to win the African Ballon d’Or. We have a very strong generation. It is now normal for the national team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, and we must work and continue to win. We must first win trophies as a group. We are a very good team, both at Real Madrid and in the national team."

Brahim Diaz made his long-awaited debut with the Moroccan team against Angola (1-0) on March 22 and Mauritania, on March 26 (0-0) at the large stadium in Agadir. He provided his first assist during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, against Zambia and four days later against Congo.