World Soccer

6 of the best World Cup breakout stars

1 Azzedine OUNAHI

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During the 2020-21 campaign, Azzedine Ounahi was playing his football in the French third tier with Avranches after not being offered a professional contract by Strasbourg. His impressive displays saw him jump up to Ligue1 outfit Angers in 2021, with appearances at an Africa Cup of Nations and now the World Cup following.

After helping to fire Morocco to the World Cup finals with two goals against DR Congo in the play-offs,

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