Marrakech – Directly after returning from the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he finished as the top scorer with 8 goals, Moroccan international Soufiane Rahimi has been named the UAE Pro League’s best player for the 2023-2024 season.
The 28-year-old forward’s exceptional performances have not only earned him individual accolades but also helped his club, Al Ain, secure both the UAE Pro League title and the Asian Champions League trophy.
During the 2023-2024 UAE Pro League season, Rahimi appeared in 18 matches, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists.
His contributions were even more impressive in the Asian Champions League, with the Moroccan netting 13 goals and delivering 6 assists in 22 matches, matching the record for most goals in a single AFC Champions League season.
This stellar performance in the tournament earned him the AFC Champions League 2023/24 Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer awards.
Rahimi’s outstanding form has not gone unnoticed, with rumors circulating about a potential move away from Al Ain.
However, the club’s sporting director, Ahmed El Shamsy, has dismissed these speculations, stating that the player remains under contract with Al Ain and that the relationship between the two parties goes beyond a simple contract.
These rumors about Soufiane Rahimi’s departure remain media speculations. The player is still under contract with Al Ain, and both parties want to continue this beautiful adventure. Once the contract expires, we will discuss it further, El Shamsy told the sports channel Arryadia on Sunday.
Rahimi’s success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he led the Moroccan Olympic team to a bronze medal finish, has only increased interest in the prolific striker.
He finished well ahead of his closest competitors in the tournament’s scoring charts, with Spain’s Fermín López and France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta netting 6 and 5 goals, respectively.
