Former Olympique de Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy".
Paris Saint-Germain is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Abdelaziz Barrada, Moroccan international and a product of the Club’s academy, on Thursday evening. The Club extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/NGRZ5RKLDV
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 24, 2024
No official cause of death has been announced for the France-born player who earned 26 caps for Morocco and was part of the side that reached the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations final in 2011.
"The club would like to offer its sincerest condolences to his family and share their grief," Marseille, where Barrada spent two years, wrote on X.
Barrada also played for Spanish side Getafe and had stints in Turkey, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates before retiring in 2021. He also played for Paris St Germain's reserve side.
"Paris St Germain extends its sincerest condolences to his family and friends," PSG wrote on X.
Terrible news as former Morocco national team player Abdelaziz Barrada has passed away aged 35.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 24, 2024
Rest in peace. 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/m1TZ0KreYv