Ismail Khafi Raja Casablanca Scouting Report
Ismail Khafi
Quick Answer
Khafi is a 30-year-old Moroccan forward who has produced 38 goals and 14 assists in 139 Botola Pro appearances, making him one of the league’s most efficient strikers. He joined Raja Casablanca in August 2025 and is one of the squad’s experienced goal-scoring names. His consistent career scoring rate makes him a reliable finisher at Botola Pro level.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ismail Khafi |
| Date of birth | 19 September 1995 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Main position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | 9 |
| Current club | Raja Casablanca (2026-27 Botola Pro squad) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Botola Pro kariyeri | Raja Casablanca | See club career note above |
| 14 Ağustos 2025 | Raja Casablanca | See club career note above |
Ismail Khafi was born on 19 September 1995 in Casablanca and has produced 38 goals and 14 assists across 139 league appearances in his Botola Pro career. He joined Raja Casablanca on 14 August 2025. His contract runs through 30 June 2027.
Playing Style and Assessment
A career rate of 38 goals in 139 matches (roughly 0.27 goals per game) points to a consistent finisher at Botola Pro level. His 14-assist contribution shows he is more than a pure penalty-box poacher and can link into overall play. At 30, physical tempo is a factor worth monitoring.
Strengths
- Proven goal output — 38 goals in 139 Botola Pro appearances place him among the league’s most efficient strikers.
- Link-up play — His 14-assist contribution shows he is a striker who contributes to build-up as well as finishing.
- League experience — A long career in Botola Pro shows full adaptation to the league’s physical and tactical demands.
Areas for Development
- Age — At 30, sustaining a high pressing and running workload across a season is a factor worth monitoring.
- Limited sample at Raja so far — Having joined in the summer of 2025, his goal/assist output specifically in Raja colours is not yet a large sample.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A proven first-choice striker at Botola Pro level; his career scoring rate makes him the squad’s reliable finisher.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Botola Pro ilk 11 seviyesi, kanıtlanmış gol üretimi |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | Proven goal output |
| Main risk | Age |
| Scouting verdict | Hemen temasa geç |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ismail Khafi? A 30-year-old Moroccan striker with 38 goals in 139 Botola Pro appearances, playing for Raja Casablanca.
What position does Ismail Khafi play? Centre-forward.
Sources and Methodology
This report 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 — Raja Club Athletic squad page (verein/2068, 2026-27 current squad, detailed table)
- Wikipedia — player profile and career history
