At 31, Moroccan midfielder Mohamed Rabie Hrimat is living a true fairy tale in this 2025-2026 season.
Now at the peak of his powers, the Rabat native is stringing together standout performances, both with his club AS FAR and across various Moroccan national teams.
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A well-deserved reward for a player long underestimated, despite his undeniable talent in both ball recovery and playmaking.
Double MVP
To kick off his season, Mohamed Rabie Hrimat was one of the main architects of Morocco’s triumph at the African Nations Championship, with the final phase held in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Scoring twice and providing two assists, the military club captain clinched the MVP trophy at CHAN 2024, awarded to the tournament’s best player.
Just four months after the continental crown, he led the Atlas Lions to another title—the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, hosted in Qatar for the second consecutive edition.
Even without direct goal contributions, Hrimat stood out with his tactical intelligence and ability to do the double shift in midfield. The technical committee named him the tournament’s best player, earning him a second individual accolade in just a few short months.
Late recognition
Having spent most of his career in his homeland, Mohamed Rabie Hrimat was long seen as a local player, wrongly judged as lacking the attributes to compete at the highest level.
He shattered that label in just a few months, now establishing himself as a full-fledged international.
It’s a long-overdue recognition for a player who has racked up 163 appearances in Botola Pro Inwi, netting 27 goals and providing 19 assists.
A World Cup and continental glory in sight
What’s more, Mohamed Rabie Hrimat has become a key figure in Mohamed Ouahbi’s setup—the new head coach of Morocco—during the latest international break.
Barring a dramatic twist, AS FAR’s talisman will be included in the squad for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup.
On top of that, he’ll contest the CAF Champions League final against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns—a competition the military club hasn’t won since 1985.
What a player!” 🔥
Mohamed Rabie Hrimat
🏆 African Champion 2025
🏆 FIFA Arab Cup Champion 2025
📞 First senior call-up 2026
🔥 CAFCL Final 2026
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Piala Dunia 2026
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