Yahia Attiyat Allah Wydad Casablanca Scouting Report
Yahia Attiyat Allah
Quick Answer
Attiyat Allah played in Morocco’s historic run to the 2022 World Cup semi-final. After 166 appearances (11 goals, 23 assists) in his first Wydad spell from 2020-2023, he won two more league titles at Egypt’s Al Ahly before returning to his boyhood club on a one-year deal in August 2025.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Yahya Attiyat Allah El Idrissi |
| Date of birth | 2 March 1995 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of birth | Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Main position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | – |
| Current club | Wydad Casablanca (since August 2025) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2023 | Wydad Casablanca (first spell) | 166 appearances, 11 goals, 23 assists; won the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Botola Pro titles and the 2021-22 CAF Champions League |
| 2023-2025 | Al Ahly SC (Egypt) | Won the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Egyptian Premier League titles and the 2024-25 Super Cup |
| 1-3 August 2025 | Wydad Casablanca (return) | Returned from Al Ahly on a free, one-year deal |
Yahya Attiyat Allah El Idrissi, born 2 March 1995, is a 1.76m left-footed left-back. In his first Wydad spell (2020-2023) he made 166 appearances with 11 goals and 23 assists, winning two Botola Pro titles and a CAF Champions League. He then moved to Egypt’s Al Ahly, winning two league titles and a Super Cup, before an agreement on 1 August 2025 (formalised 3 August) brought him back to Wydad for a fee of €561,000, paid in two installments.
Playing Style and Assessment
His precise crosses and willingness to join attacks make him more of an offensive weapon on the flank than a purely defensive left-back. He has the versatility to play left wing or midfield roles too. Featuring in Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run shows he has handled the highest level of tournament pressure.
Strengths
- World Cup experience — Featuring in Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run shows familiarity with the highest level of tournament pressure.
- Trophy pedigree — Six major trophies combined between Wydad and Al Ahly point to deep familiarity with a winning culture.
- Attacking contribution — His precise crosses and forward runs turn the flank into an attacking weapon.
- Boyhood-club bond — Returning to the club where he started points to strong motivation and belonging.
Areas for Development
- Age profile — At 31, he fits better as a short-to-medium-term guarantee than a long-term project.
- One-year contract — The short deal may suggest the club sees him as an immediate boost rather than part of long-term planning.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: An internationally experienced left-back at first-team level for the biggest club in Botola Pro.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive for the Botola Pro first team |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | World Cup experience |
| Main risk | Age profile |
| Scouting verdict | Sign him immediately |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yahia Attiyat Allah? A 31-year-old left-back who featured in Morocco’s 2022 World Cup semi-final squad, now at Wydad Casablanca.
When did Yahia Attiyat Allah return to Wydad? In August 2025, on a free, one-year deal from Egypt’s Al Ahly.
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 — Yahya Attiyat Allah
- Foot Africa — report on Attiyat Allah’s return to Wydad
