1. Ahmed Faras is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a striker for Chabab Mohammedia at club level and Morocco internationally.
10 Facts About Ahmed Faras
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In 2006, Ahmed Faras was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.
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Ahmed Faras played for Chabab Mohammedia between 1965 and 1982, winning the Moroccan League in 1981 and finishing as the league's top-scorer in 1969 and 1973.
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Ahmed Faras retired in 1982, after spending 17 years with the club.
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Ahmed Faras was a member of Morocco national team from 1965 to 1979, wearing the captain's armband for eight consecutive years, starting from 1971.
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At international level, Ahmed Faras took part in the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, and the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, before leading his team to African Cup of Nations success in 1976.
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Ahmed Faras scored a total of 42 goals in 94 games for his national side.
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Ahmed Faras played a major role in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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Ahmed Faras was the top scorer for the Moroccan national team with 3 goals scored all against Malaysia making it his first and only hat-trick for the National team.
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Ahmed Faras was named best player of the tournament and was the 2nd top goal-scorer.