Walid Nassi Wydad Casablanca Scouting Report
Walid Nassi
Quick Answer
Nassi is a France-born winger of Moroccan descent who joined Wydad on a free transfer from France’s Dijon in summer 2024. In January 2026, reports suggested he was on the verge of a record move to Libya’s Al-Ittihad, but the transfer did not go through — he is confirmed to still be playing for Wydad in the current squad.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Walid Nassi Ouled Bentle |
| Date of birth | 15 July 2000 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Le Blanc-Mesnil, France |
| Nationality | Morocco / France |
| Main position | Right Winger |
| Shirt number | 28 |
| Current club | Wydad Casablanca (since summer 2024) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| From age 5 | Blanc-Mesnil SF (France) | Started youth football in France |
| 2018 | Châteaudun (France, 7th tier) | Played in France’s lower divisions |
| Summer 2024 | Wydad Casablanca | Free transfer from Dijon |
Walid Nassi Ouled Bentle was born on 15 July 2000 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France, and is of Moroccan descent. He came through Blanc-Mesnil SF’s academy from age 5, moved to French seventh-tier side Châteaudun in 2018, and joined Wydad Casablanca on a free transfer from France’s Dijon in summer 2024. In January 2026, reports emerged of a near-complete record move to Libya’s Al-Ittihad, but the transfer did not materialise.
Playing Style and Assessment
Preferring his right foot, he can also operate on the left flank according to some sources, giving him tactical flexibility. Rising through France’s lower divisions points to a disciplined development process. Press reports of a record offer from Libya suggest his market value is perceived above the Botola Pro average.
Strengths
- Market interest — A record offer reported from Libya’s Al-Ittihad shows his transfer value is perceived as high.
- Tactical flexibility — The ability to play on either flank offers usability across different tactical setups.
- French academy discipline — Rising from the lower divisions to professional football points to a disciplined development process.
Areas for Development
- Uncertain transfer history — The unfinished transfer saga of January 2026 could raise a question mark over club commitment and future decision-making.
- Limited statistical visibility — Current-season goal/assist numbers do not appear in detail in publicly available sources.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A competitive first-team right winger at the biggest club in Botola Pro, with high market interest.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive for the Botola Pro first team |
| Primary role | Right Winger |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | Market interest |
| Main risk | Uncertain transfer history |
| Scouting verdict | Live monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Walid Nassi? A France-born, Moroccan-descent right winger, 26, at Wydad Casablanca.
Did Walid Nassi transfer to Al-Ittihad? No; such a move was reported in the press in January 2026 but did not happen — he remains at Wydad in the current squad.
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 — Wydad Casablanca squad page (verein/6603, current 2026-27 squad, detailed table)
- Wikipedia — Walid Nassi
