Morocco’s Yassir Zabiri earns another La Liga young-player nomination

Thursday 24 - 17:30

Yassir Zabiri has earned another opportunity to be recognised among Spain’s most promising young footballers, after being included in the shortlist for La Liga’s U23 player award for September.

The Racing Santander forward’s latest nomination adds to an increasingly impressive start to the season. His performances have helped place him under the spotlight in Spain, while his growing profile is also attracting significant attention in Morocco.

Zabiri had already made an impact in August, when he scored a hat-trick in a single match. He carried that momentum into September, maintaining his presence in the attacking department and strengthening his case for another individual distinction.

Competition from Barcelona’s Cubarsí

The Moroccan striker faces a competitive field that includes several highly rated young players from some of Spain’s biggest clubs. Among them is Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí, whose performances have also established him as one of the notable young figures in Spanish football.

The award combines the assessment of football specialists with a public vote, giving supporters an opportunity to participate in the final selection. Moroccan fans can therefore play a role in supporting Zabiri as he competes for recognition alongside some of the country’s most closely followed emerging talents.

A rising profile with Morocco

Zabiri’s nomination comes at a time when his performances at club level are also opening the door to a larger international role. The forward has recently received a call-up to Morocco’s senior national team following his displays for Racing Santander.

That development marks another step in his rapid rise. His performances in Spain have moved him beyond the category of a promising prospect and placed him increasingly within the discussion surrounding Morocco’s attacking options.

For the Lions of the Atlas, Zabiri’s emergence provides another young attacking profile to monitor as the national team approaches a series of important fixtures.

From prospect to player under the spotlight

The latest award nomination reflects how quickly Zabiri’s standing has changed. In a matter of weeks, the Racing Santander forward has combined goals, consistent attacking performances and international recognition to establish himself as one of the Moroccan players attracting attention in Spanish football.

Whether he ultimately wins the September award will be decided through the designated voting process. Regardless of the outcome, his continued presence among La Liga’s young-player nominees underlines the growing visibility he has earned during the opening stages of the season.