the nugget Eliesse Ben Seghir crushes every sound in its path

In March 2024, Eliesse Ben Seghir decided to decide on his selection choice. The young nugget from AS Monaco, coveted by the French team, finally chose to represent Morocco and the Atlas Lions. “The choice was complicated, but carefully considered. (…) I made this choice based on my roots, both my parents are Moroccan. The choice was not easy, but the choice of roots won out. It’s a choice that may seem daring at my age, but why wait when you know what you want. I know what I want, I made this choice and I accept it. Joining the Morocco team is a great opportunity. When the coach calls you, it’s very difficult to refuse”he explained at a press conference. Since then, the young 19-year-old talent has continued to progress and confirm all of his potential.

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Considered one of the biggest talents at the Monegasque training center with Maghnes Akliouche, Eliesse Ben Seghir quickly gained the trust of Adi Hütter. Hampered by physical problems last season, he returned to form this season. However, his summer preparation began with the Olympic Games with Morocco and a bronze medal. Nothing to rest on. Then, the native of Gassin moved on to Ligue 1 and very quickly settled into the Austrian coach’s successful eleven. Author of 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 games, Ben Seghir is gaining strength and does not yet seem to have any limits. And he confirms it in the Moroccan selection.

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More and more efficient in his game

Under the leadership of Walid Regragui, the midfielder very quickly became an indisputable element as well. During this international break, Ben Seghir even established himself as the team’s offensive leader, taking advantage of the injury absences of Brahim Diaz and Hakim Ziyech. Just that. Against the Central African Republic this Tuesday, he distinguished himself with a double in two minutes, bringing his total to 3 goals and 1 assist in 6 small selections. Enough to put the entire Moroccan public in the pocket, but also its coach Walid Regragui. “Eliesse Ben Seghir is a great talent for me. I did everything in the last two years to bring him back. As long as he continues to work and keeps his feet on the ground. He listened to advice. He went to the last square and with more depth. He will grow with the team. We’re lucky to get it back.”he confided.

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This rise in power of the young Moroccan comes at the right time for AS Monaco, which can therefore continue to rely on him this season. Hoping for the club and the player that he continues to be spared from injuries. Because Adi Hutter seems more and more satisfied with the content and regularity of Eliesse Ben Seghir. “Last year, Hütter wanted me to defend a little more, I had to add that to my palette. And today, I work offensively and defensively to help the team, because sometimes there are matches where you have to defend a little more than attack.confided the player a few weeks ago. One thing is certain, by continuing at this pace, Eliesse Ben Seghir can quickly continue his rise and become a confirmed player in the French championship. And all this at only 19 years old.