Abdelaziz Barrada, the former midfielder for Morocco and Marseille, passed away at the age of 35. He died of a heart attack, according to Moroccan media sources, however the cause of his passing remains to be verified.
After 26 international games, including one at the 2012 London Olympic Games, Barrada announced his retirement from football in 2021. His final goal came in 2015, and he tallied four goals overall. His passing was described as "a great loss" by the Moroccan Football Federation in their social media memorial.
A statement from the Moroccan Football Federation said, "The Royal Moroccan Football Federation extends its sincere condolences to the family of the former Moroccan international, the late Abdelaziz Barrada, and through them to all his family and relatives, as well as the national football family."
In addition, Barrada netted twice for Olympique Marseille in his two seasons there from 2014 to 2016 and played 64 times for the Spanish team Getafe from 2011 to 2013. Barrada competed for Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates, Antalyaspor in Turkey, and Lusitanos Saint-Maur in France after his stint at the Ligue 1 team, however he did not play before ending his career three years ago.
Ligue 1 clubs remorse Abdelaziz Barrada’s tragic death
With a career full of accomplishments and memories, the offensive midfielder retired in 2021. Abdelaziz Barrada was renowned for his skill and skill on the field, but he was also known for his commitment and modest demeanor. Both his personal family and the large football community, to which he was closely attached, are grieving over his untimely death.
Barrada, who was born in France, began his career with Paris Saint- Germain in the reserve squad. Paris Saint-Germain also tweeted as they said, "The club extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time." Olympique Marseille posted on social media as well as they stated, "The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to his family and share in the grief of his loved ones."