Reda El Meliani Ittihad Tanger Scouting Report
Reda El Meliani
Quick Answer
El Meliani is a 21-year-old Moroccan/Dutch dual-national right-back who joined Ittihad Tanger from Roda JC Kerkrade in the Netherlands in summer 2026. Coming through a Dutch academy suggests a technical foundation in possession. Public footage and advanced full-back data remain limited, so a firm technical read should stay cautious.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Reda El Meliani |
| Date of birth | 16 February 2005 |
| Age | 21 |
| Place of birth | Netherlands |
| Nationality | Morocco/Netherlands |
| Main position | Right-Back |
| Shirt number | 2 |
| Current club | Ittihad Tanger (2026-27 Botola Pro squad) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 öncesi | Ittihad Tanger | See club career note above |
| 20 Temmuz 2026 | Ittihad Tanger | See club career note above |
Reda El Meliani played for Dutch club Roda JC Kerkrade before joining Ittihad Tanger. He moved to Ittihad Tanger on 20 July 2026, is listed with squad number 2 as a right-back, and his contract runs through 2028.
Playing Style and Assessment
Coming through the Dutch academy system is a positive sign for his structure and positional discipline in build-up play. His debut season in the Botola Pro has not yet started, so it is too early to judge his adaptation to the local league or his performance under physical duress.
Strengths
- European academy background — Having played in the Dutch league suggests familiarity with technical discipline.
- Age and development window — At 21, he is early in a long-term development curve.
Areas for Development
- Data scarcity — Overlaps, cross accuracy, and recovery runs — the basic full-back metrics — are not tracked in open sources.
- Botola Pro adaptation — His career so far has been entirely in the Netherlands, so his adaptation to the tempo of Moroccan football needs to be monitored.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A Botola Pro development/rotation right-back; the final read depends on his actual playing time.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Botola Pro level (unconfirmed detail) |
| Primary role | Right-Back |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | European academy background |
| Main risk | Data scarcity |
| Scouting verdict | Monitor for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Reda El Meliani? A 21-year-old Moroccan/Dutch dual-national right-back who moved to Ittihad Tanger from the Netherlands’ Roda JC Kerkrade in 2026.
What position does Reda El Meliani play? Right-back, wearing squad number 2.
Sources and Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, publicly available club and league records, Wikipedia, and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and level projections reflect GegenSports editorial analysis. Because official statistical coverage in Botola Pro is more limited than in major European leagues, some advanced metrics are unavailable — this is stated explicitly in the text rather than estimated.
- Transfermarkt — Ittihad Tanger squad page (verein/12721, 2026-27 current squad, detailed table)
