Abdelkader El Brazi

عبد القادر البرازي (Known as "El Brazi")

Goalkeeper, FAR Rabat Legend, Morocco 1998 World Cup Squad

Born Nov 05, 1964

Berkane, Morocco

Passed Away Jan 24, 2014 Rabat, Morocco

Lifespan 49 years old

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"The goalkeeper stands alone on his line, holding the hopes of forty million people in his gloves."

Archival Overview

Iconic Moroccan international goalkeeper who starred for FAR Rabat and defended the goal during Morocco's thrilling qualification campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

Biographical Record

Hailing from Berkane, Abdelkader El Brazi joined AS FAR in Rabat, winning multiple Botola league titles and Throne Cups. Renowned for his fearless diving, acrobatic penalty saves, and leadership, he earned 36 caps for the Atlas Lions.

During the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, his decisive performances against Ghana and Gabon guaranteed Morocco's qualification to France '98. He fought a brave battle against illness, remaining a revered figure in Moroccan sports history.

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Final Resting Place

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Chouhada Cemetery
Rabat, Morocco

                         GPS: 34.0200, -6.8400                    

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