Ismaël Baouf I SC Cambuur I Morocco U20 I Best Actions (2025)

The very best of Ismaël Baouf ⚽

Ismaël Baouf is one of the most exciting young defenders emerging in world football today. Born on September 17, 2006, in Belgium to a family of Moroccan heritage, Baouf has quickly risen from promising academy talent to international champion—most recently becoming a U20 World Cup winner with Morocco.

Baouf began his footballing journey at Olympic Charleroi before moving to Royal Charleroi SC. His talent was recognized early, and in 2022 he joined the prestigious academy of RSC Anderlecht, one of Belgium’s top talent-producing clubs.
With Anderlecht’s RSCA Futures team, Baouf competed in the Challenger Pro League, gaining valuable experience against professional senior opponents. He made over 50 appearances and scored multiple goals, showing leadership and maturity well beyond his age.

In August 2025, Baouf signed a three-year deal with SC Cambuur in the Netherlands, with an option for an additional year. His arrival added immediate strength to Cambuur’s defensive line.
He made fast progress in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, even scoring his first professional goal shortly after joining the club. Despite his young age, Baouf quickly became known for his composure, strong positioning, and confidence on the ball.

Although he represented Belgium at youth levels—including U16, U17, U18, and U19—Baouf chose to represent Morocco at U20.
This decision led to the biggest moment of his career so far: participation in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.

Baouf played every match of the tournament—seven in total—and became a key pillar in Morocco’s defensive structure. His performances were vital as Morocco marched through the competition, ultimately defeating Argentina 2–0 in the final and claiming the World U20 Championship.

This achievement not only earned Baouf global recognition but also solidified him as one of the most promising defenders of his generation.

After his U20 World Cup triumph, Baouf returned to SC Cambuur as a hero. His performances have already attracted attention from larger European clubs, and he is widely regarded as one of Morocco’s most promising future senior internationals.
If he continues his development trajectory, many observers believe Baouf could soon be competing in a top European league and potentially establishing himself in Morocco’s senior national team.

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