Zouhair El Moutaraji Wydad Casablanca Scouting Report
Zouhair El Moutaraji
Quick Answer
El Moutaraji has spent almost his entire career at Wydad, now a 30-year-old experienced left winger. He got his first chance replacing the injured Reda Hajhouj at 18, then during a 2017 loan at Olympique Club de Khouribga scored 10 goals to share fifth in the league’s top-scorer table, and struck against Horoya and ASEC Mimosas in the 2018-19 CAF Champions League.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Zouhair El Moutaraji |
| Date of birth | 1 April 1996 |
| Age | 30 |
| Place of birth | Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Main position | Left Winger |
| Shirt number | 77 |
| Current club | Wydad Casablanca (at the club since age 18 (long-term loyalty)) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Age 18 | Wydad Casablanca (first spell) | Got his first chance replacing the injured Reda Hajhouj |
| 2017 | Olympique Club de Khouribga (loan) | Scored 10 goals, sharing fifth in the league’s top-scorer table |
| 2018-19 | Wydad Casablanca (return) | Scored against Horoya and ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Champions League |
Zouhair El Moutaraji, born 1 April 1996, is a left winger who has spent most of his career at Wydad Casablanca. He got his first opportunity at 18, replacing the injured Reda Hajhouj; he was linked with Juventus as a junior, though the move never happened. On loan at Olympique Club de Khouribga in 2017 he scored 10 league goals, and back at Wydad he scored against Horoya and ASEC Mimosas in the 2018-19 CAF Champions League.
Playing Style and Assessment
Having spent nearly his whole career at the club shows he deeply understands the system and club culture. The goal-scoring form he showed on loan proves his finishing is repeatable outside Wydad too. Scoring in the CAF Champions League shows he can also be productive at continental level.
Strengths
- Club loyalty and system knowledge — Having spent most of his career at Wydad shows deep familiarity with the system and club culture.
- Proven finishing on loan — Scoring 10 goals to share fifth in the scoring charts at Khouribga proves his finishing quality is repeatable.
- CAF Champions League pedigree — Scoring against Horoya and ASEC Mimosas shows he can be productive in continental club football.
Areas for Development
- Age profile — At 30, he fits better as an experienced rotation option than a long-term project.
- Current-season output unclear — His recent goal/assist numbers are not detailed in publicly available sources.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: An experienced, system-savvy rotation left winger, competitive for the first team in Botola Pro.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive for the Botola Pro first team |
| Primary role | Left Winger |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | Club loyalty and system knowledge |
| Main risk | Age profile |
| Scouting verdict | Live monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zouhair El Moutaraji? An experienced 30-year-old Moroccan left winger who has spent most of his career at Wydad Casablanca.
When does Zouhair El Moutaraji’s contract expire? 30 June 2028, at Wydad Casablanca.
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 — Zouhair El Moutaraji
