Sofiane Boufal is a professional football player. He has been a member of Ligue 1 club Angers since 2020 and of the Moroccan national team since 2016. He plays attacking midfield for both his club and the Moroccan national team.
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Quick Facts
| First and last name | Sofiane Boufal |
| First name | Sofian |
| Last name | Boufal |
| Profession | Professional football player |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Hometown | Paris |
| Country of birth | France |
| gender identity | Male |
| Sexual orientation | Straight ahead |
| Horoscope | Virgin |
| Marital status | Only |
| Net value | 3000000 |
| Brothers and sisters | Abdeltif Boufal, Aicha Boufal |
| Height | 175 cm |
| Net value | $3 million |
| Date of birth | September 17, 1993 |
| Age | 29 years |
Private life
The records of his father and mother are being reviewed. He was born in France and has French nationality. However, his parents moved to France from Morocco before his birth. His family is originally from Morocco. Sofiane has two younger siblings. He has a twin sister and an older brother. Aicha Boufal is his twin sister while Abdeltif Boufal is his older brother. His bond with his siblings is unbreakable. The information about being married or not is being reviewed.
Sofiane’s participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The Morocco national team qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by finishing in the top five in the third round of CAF matches. The Morocco national team will be represented by 26 players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. When Morocco national coach Walid Regragui revealed the 26-man squad, he was listed. As a result, he now represents Morocco at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He now plays for the Morocco national team as an attacking midfielder.
How did he start his professional career and qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
Sofiane joined the second team of Angers in Ligue 1 in 2012. He made his debut in the first team in August 2012. He helped the club in promotion from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1. Many organizations saw his abilities and were eager to sign him. He signed a deal with Lille on 9 January 2015. He contributed to the side finishing second in the 2015 Coupe De La Ligue. He signed a five-year contract with Premier League team Southampton in 2016. In 2018, he was loaned to La Liga club Celta Vigo for one season.
After one season with the club, he returned to Southampton. In 2020, he joined his first club, Angers. Due to his outstanding performance with the club, the manager of the Morocco national team called him to participate in the qualification for the African Cup of Nations. He also took part in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. On 10 November 2022, he was chosen by the national coach of Morocco to participate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Why didn’t he play for the French national team despite being born in France?
Sofiane did not play for the French national team, despite being given the opportunity. Despite being born in France, his ancestors were of African descent. His father and mother are both Moroccan. As a result, he chose to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and play for Morocco’s national team.
Net value
Sofiane Boufal has a net worth of $3 million. While signing a deal with Ligue 1 team Angers, he agreed to pay $1.8 million each season.
