Ahmed Faras

Ahmed Faras

athlete Morocco

Ahmed Faras is a legendary Moroccan footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Moroccan football. He was a prolific striker, known for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities, and played a significant role in putting Moroccan football on the map during the 1960s and 1970s. Faras won numerous titles with his club and was a key player for the national team, contributing to Morocco's success in various international competitions.

Born on Nov 01, 1946 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
195,731
Power
2,686$
Sentiment
7.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Morocco 2 9.00 0.38% +0% 36,910,558 141,964 $120,000 462$
France 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 65,273,511 53,767 $2,700,000 2,224$
Totals 3 102,184,069 195,731 $2,820,000 2,686$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Ahmed Faras, former captain of the Moroccan national football team, passed away at the age of 78 after a long illness. 7

Le Monde: Le footballeur marocain Ahmed Faras est mort à 78 ans

Morocco Morocco: Ahmed Faras was a prominent Moroccan football player and the first Moroccan to win the African Ballon d'Or in 1975. 9

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Message de condoléances de S.M. le Roi à la famille de feu Ahmed Faras

Morocco Morocco: Ahmed Faras is noted for having a decisive penalty saved by the Tunisian goalkeeper Attouga during the 1978 World Cup qualifiers. 5

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Matchs Maroc-Tunisie : avantage historique pour les Lions de l’Atlas