Moroccan netizens are rallying behind Brahim Diaz, calling for his nomination for the prestigious Africa Ballon d’Or award. On Thursday, the hashtag #BrahimForAfricanBallonDor became the top trend in Morocco, amassing over 4,300 reposts and counting.
“Brahim Diaz’s ability to excel in multiple positions, combined with his creativity and influence in critical moments, makes him a standout candidate,” one X user wrote.
brahim diaz ability to play effectively across multiple positions, combined with his creativity and influence in critical moments, makes him a standout candidate.#BrahimForAfricanBallonDor pic.twitter.com/DFisB9oRUs
— Amy jack (@Emma08249416) September 11, 2024
“Brahim Diaz deserves the African Ballon d’Or,” echoed another.
Brahim Diaz 🇲🇦 deserves the African ballon d’or #BrahimForAfricanBallonDor pic.twitter.com/ftNJnwFOzE
— Donflamingo D. Guts (@KakarotVeg9667) September 11, 2024
Attached to the posts are videos showcasing Diaz’s impressive goals for the national team. Since joining the Moroccan national team earlier this year, Diaz’s performances have been nothing short of stellar.
The Atlas Lion made his debut on March 22 in a 1-0 victory over Angola. On September 6, 2024, Diaz scored his first goal for Morocco in a 4-1 win over Gabon during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Beyond his contributions to the Moroccan team, Diaz has garnered international acclaim for his outstanding performances with Real Madrid. Earlier this week, the Moroccan international was featured on the cover of Forbes Spain’s 30 Under 30 list.
In this special edition, Forbes spotlighted Diaz’s remarkable achievements. At just 25, Diaz plays for one of the world’s premier football clubs, Real Madrid. In his latest season, he posted his best career numbers to date: twelve goals and nine assists. The young star is also the face of Adidas’ new SL 72 sneaker launch.
In addition to his club success, Diaz has made significant contributions to Morocco’s national team. During the AFCON qualifiers, he scored two crucial goals for the Atlas Lions.