Things are moving quickly for Ali Maamar. The young right-footed winger has grown from a reliable player with the RSCA Futures to a quiet force in the first team of Sporting. Get to know this true Ket from Neerpede, a Moroccan youth international with a strong engine.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Brussels, more specifically in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek.
Which former Anderlecht player would you have liked to play with?
Boussoufa. Because he also played for the Moroccan national team. He is an idol for me.
Who is the best player you’ve played with?
I’ve had the luck to train with Achraf Hakimi in the national team. It was a great experience. In my opinion, he is the best right-back in the world.
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be doing?
I think I would work with animals. I love animals and enjoy watching nature documentaries. It’s something that fascinates me, so I would choose a job where I can work with animals and be in contact with nature.
What is your biggest dream?
I think, like everyone else, either to win a Champions League or a World Cup.
Are you still studying?
I studied last year and this year as well. But with all the training and everything, it was very hard to combine both. So for now, I had to stop. In my first year, I started with Sports Science and then tried Archaeology.
What’s the secret behind your excellent endurance?
I work hard to maintain my fitness. It’s one of my qualities.
What are your favorite things to do besides football?
As I said, anything related to nature, but I especially enjoy fishing. I also read occasionally. Not often, but when a good book comes out, I do read it.
What advice will you never forget?
My father once told me: “After effort comes relaxation.”
What does your ideal future look like?
I would first like to prove myself regularly at RSCA, because it’s the club where it all started for me. I want to prove my worth here and show myself. As for the rest of the future, I’ll let it come.