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Walid Regragui (also spelled Hoalid or Oualid; Arabic: وليد الركراكي; born 23 September 1975) is a professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of the Morocco national team.
Key Information
As a player, he played as a right-back for the Morocco national team. As a coach, he made history at the international level when he led Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first national team from Africa and the Arab world to reach this stage. He then qualified Morocco for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Playing career
[edit]Born in Corbeil-Essonnes, Essonne,[4] France, Regragui was a full international for Morocco. Clubs he played for include Toulouse, AC Ajaccio, Grenoble and Racing Santander. In the summer of 2009, he moved from Grenoble to Moroccan club Moghreb Tétouan.[5]
Managerial career
[edit]Morocco
[edit]After retiring as a player, Regragui started his football coaching career as the assistant coach of Morocco's national team in September 2012.[citation needed]
FUS
[edit]On 8 May 2014, he landed a head coaching job with Fath Union Sport for the 2014–15 season.[6] Following his league performances and Moroccan Throne Cup victory in 2014, he was named Mars d'Or Coach of the Year in March 2015.[7][8]
On 22 January 2020, he left the club by mutual consent.[9]
Wydad AC
[edit]On 10 August 2021, Regragui was appointed as the head coach of Botola side Wydad AC.[10] The team went on to win the 2021–22 Botola in his first season.[citation needed] On 30 May 2022, he led Wydad AC to win its third CAF Champions League title, after beating defending champions Al Ahly in the final.[11] He became only the second Moroccan manager to win the African Champions League, after Hussein Ammouta with Wydad in 2017.[12] In December 2022, Regragui was nominated for the 2022 IFFHS World's Best Club Coach for his performance in the year in review with Wydad before becoming head coach of the Moroccan national team.[13] He was subsequently adjudged the third best behind Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola.[14]
Return to Morocco
[edit]On 31 August 2022, Regragui was appointed as the new head coach for the Morocco national team after the dismissal of former head coach Vahid Halilhodžić.[15][16] On 21 September 2022, Regragui coached his first friendly game, which ended in a 1–0 victory against Madagascar.[17]
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he led Morocco to the knockout stage for the first time since 1986,[18] and to the quarter finals after beating Spain on penalties in the round of 16,[19] making Morocco the fourth African nation and the first Arab nation to qualify for this stage in a World Cup competition.[20][21] Regragui himself is the first African manager, and first Arab manager to reach this stage. Morocco would later beat favourite[22][23] Portugal 1–0 and move on to the semi-finals,[24] not only another first for Morocco, but also making them the first African team, and first Arab team to qualify for the semi-finals.[25][26][27] However, they lost to France in the semi-final 2–0 on 14 December.[28] Afterward, they finished in fourth place with a 2–1 loss against Croatia.[29] After the World Cup concluded, Regragui was nominated for the 2022 IFFHS World's Best National Coach award.[30] He placed third behind World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni and runner-up Didier Deschamps.[31][32]
Managerial statistics
[edit]- As of match played 14 October 2025[33]
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| FUS | 1 June 2014 | 22 January 2020 | 229 | 93 | 82 | 54 | 40.61 |
| Al-Duhail | 22 January 2020 | 3 October 2020 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 65.00 |
| Wydad AC | 10 August 2021 | 29 July 2022 | 48 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 64.58 |
| Morocco | 31 August 2022 | Present | 41 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 70.73 |
| Total | 338 | 166 | 101 | 71 | 49.11 | ||
Honours
[edit]Player
[edit]Ajaccio
Morocco
- Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2004[35]
Individual
Manager
[edit]FUS
- Botola Pro: 2015–16
- Moroccan Throne Cup: 2013–14; runner-up: 2014–15
Al-Duhail
Wydad AC
Morocco
- FIFA World Cup fourth place: 2022[39]
Individual
- "Mars d'Or" Moroccan Coach of the Year: 2014[40][8]
- Botola Pro Best Coach of the Season: 2013–14,[41] 2014–15,[42] 2015–16,[43] 2021–22[44]
- Sky News Best Arab coach in the world: 2022[45][46]
- "Africa d'Or" African Coach of the Year: 2023[47]
- CAF Coach of the Year: 2023[48]
Order
- Officer of the Order of National Merit (Morocco): 2004
- Commander of the Order of National Merit (Morocco): 2016
- Commander of the Order of the Throne (Morocco): 2022
References
[edit]- ^ "Squad List: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Morocco (MAR)" (PDF). FIFA. 9 December 2022. p. 19. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Walid Regragui". L'Équipe (in French). Paris. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Morocco – Record International Players". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
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- ^ Excitement building in Morocco. FIFA. 27 August 2009.
- ^ FUS Rabat sign new coach Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Magharebia. 9 May 2014.
- ^ "Et les gagnants sont Badr Hari, Walid Regragui, Mehdi Benatia et Adam Lamhamdi". Le Matin (in French). 31 March 2015. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
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- ^ "الركراكي يوقع عقود انضمامه للوداد الرياضي كمدرب للفريق الأوّل" [Regragui signs his contracts with Wydad as coach of the first team.]. elbotola.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "El Moutaraji double delivers third TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title to Wydad". CAFOnline.com. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
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- ^ "France 2–0 Morocco". FIFA. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Croatia 2–1 Morocco". FIFA. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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- ^ "IFFHS Awards 2022: Morocco's Regragui World 3rd Best National Coach | MapNews". www.mapnews.ma. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "IFFHS AWARDS 2022 - MEN'S WORLD BEST NATIONAL COACH". IFFHS. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
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- ^ "African Nations Cup 2004". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
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- ^ "Moroccan Throne Cup - 2021". Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "World Cup 2022". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation.
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- ^ "Walid Regragui crowned best international Arab coach". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
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- ^ "Entraîneur africain de l'année : La belle pensée de Regragui pour Cissé après son sacre". 11 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Walid Regragui at National-Football-Teams.com
- Walid Regragui at L'Équipe Football (in French)
Walid Regragui
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Birth and upbringing
Walid Regragui was born on 23 September 1975 in Corbeil-Essonnes, a suburb south of Paris, France, to Moroccan immigrant parents.[9][10] Regragui grew up in a working-class family on the Montconseil council estate in Corbeil-Essonnes, where his father worked as a builder.[11] The family maintained strong ties to their Moroccan roots through traditions such as school holiday visits to relatives in Morocco, which provided Regragui with his initial connection to his heritage.[12] During his childhood, Regragui first encountered football in local clubs around Corbeil-Essonnes, including his hometown team AS Corbeil-Essonnes, where he displayed natural talent as a defender, often playing right-back in informal and youth matches.[1][13]Youth development
Regragui began his formal youth football training in his hometown of Corbeil-Essonnes, France, joining the local club AS Corbeil-Essonnes around the age of 10, where he developed his foundational skills in a competitive suburban environment.[14] Growing up in a family of Moroccan immigrants from Fnideq, he balanced informal street games in the Montconseil neighborhood with structured sessions at the club, emphasizing discipline and teamwork from an early age.[11] Under the guidance of coach Rudi Garcia, who spotted his potential as a teenager, Regragui honed his defensive abilities, particularly as a right-back, focusing on positioning, speed, and tactical awareness during youth matches against regional opponents.[11] His progression through the AS Corbeil-Essonnes youth ranks culminated in promotion to the senior amateur team by 1996, where he gained experience in higher-stakes games, including local derbies that tested his endurance and decision-making under pressure.[15] In 1998, at age 23, he moved to the Racing Club de France for an amateur season, refining his right-back role through competitive play in the Championnat de France Amateur 2, which provided exposure to more advanced defensive strategies without transitioning to full professionalism.[16] These opportunities shaped his athletic path, emphasizing resilience and technical precision over raw athleticism. Throughout his youth development, Regragui maintained a commitment to education alongside football, earning a scientific baccalauréat and later a Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Générales (DEUG) in economics and social sciences, influenced by his father's insistence on academic stability.[17] This dual focus allowed him to navigate the demands of training schedules while pursuing studies, ultimately prioritizing his burgeoning football career without abandoning intellectual growth.[18]Playing career
Club career
Regragui began his professional playing career with Racing CF in the Championnat National during the 1998–1999 season, where he made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal.[19] He then joined Toulouse FC in Ligue 2 for the 1999–2000 season, making 21 appearances and scoring 2 goals, contributing to the team's strong performance that season.[20] He remained with Toulouse for the following campaign after their promotion to Ligue 1 in 2000, appearing in 16 matches and adding 1 goal and 1 assist, though the team struggled and was relegated back to the second tier at the end of the 2000–01 season.[20] Overall, his time at Toulouse spanned 37 appearances and 3 goals, marking an early phase in his professional football as a reliable right-back.[19] In 2001, Regragui transferred to AC Ajaccio in Ligue 2, where he quickly became a key defender, playing 16 matches in the 2001–02 season as the club secured promotion to Ligue 1.[20] He continued as a regular starter in the top flight, featuring in 32 games with 1 goal during 2002–03 and 24 appearances with 2 goals in 2003–04, helping Ajaccio establish themselves in the elite division before his departure.[20] His stint at Ajaccio totaled 72 appearances and 3 goals across three seasons, showcasing his versatility and defensive solidity in both promotion and top-tier play.[19] Seeking opportunities abroad, Regragui joined Spanish La Liga side Racing Santander in 2004 on a transfer from Ajaccio.[20] He made 17 appearances in the 2004–05 season and 9 in 2005–06, primarily as a squad player in a competitive league environment, though he did not score during his 26 total outings for the club.[20] Returning to France in 2006, he signed with Dijon FCO in Ligue 2, where he appeared in 12 matches without scoring, serving as a rotational defender before moving on.[20] Regragui's next move was to Grenoble Foot 38 in 2007, initially in Ligue 2, where he played 20 matches in 2007–08 as the team earned promotion to Ligue 1.[20] In the top division for 2008–09, he featured in 19 games with 1 assist, contributing to Grenoble's survival that season amid defensive challenges.[20] His tenure at Grenoble amounted to 39 appearances overall.[19] Following this, Regragui signed with MA Tétouan in Morocco's Botola league for the 2009–10 season but did not make any appearances, before winding down his career in lower French divisions with FC Fleury 91 in 2010–12, where he made 2 appearances and scored 1 goal.[19] He retired in 2012 after amassing over 200 professional club appearances across France, Spain, and Morocco, primarily as a dependable right-back known for his tactical awareness.[19]International career
Regragui earned his first cap for the Morocco national team on 28 January 2001, starting as a right-back in a 0–0 draw against Egypt during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[21] Over the course of his international career, he accumulated 45 appearances between 2001 and 2009, contributing to the team's defensive solidity without scoring any goals.[22] A highlight of Regragui's international tenure came at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, where Morocco reached the final as runners-up after defeating Nigeria in the semifinals.[23] He started in all six matches of the tournament, anchoring the right flank and helping the Atlas Lions concede just three goals en route to the final, which they lost 2–1 to the hosts Tunisia.[23] His consistent performances in the competition underscored his role as a reliable defender in high-stakes continental play. Regragui also featured prominently in Morocco's qualifying campaigns for the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups, participating in several matches against strong African opponents such as Algeria and Senegal.[24] His defensive contributions were notable in these fixtures, where he helped maintain competitive results despite Morocco failing to advance to either tournament, showcasing his experience in containing attacks from regional rivals. Regragui retired from international duty in 2009 at the age of 33, concluding a career that spanned key moments in Moroccan football's development on the continental stage.[22]Managerial career
FUS Rabat
Walid Regragui was appointed head coach of FUS Rabat on 1 July 2014, transitioning from his role as assistant coach for the Morocco national team into his first major head coaching position at a prominent Moroccan club.[25][23] His arrival marked a new era for the club, where he quickly established a tactical foundation centered on a compact defensive structure combined with disciplined organization, allowing FUS Rabat to compete effectively in the Botola Pro.[26] This approach emphasized resilience and quick transitions, drawing inspiration from traditional defensive strategies while adapting to the demands of Moroccan football.[27] Under Regragui's leadership, FUS Rabat achieved significant success, culminating in the 2015–16 Botola Pro league title, the club's first since 1961 and a testament to his strategic implementation.[28][29] The following year, in 2016, the team secured the Moroccan Throne Cup, defeating AS FAR 1–0 in the final, further solidifying Regragui's reputation for delivering silverware.[30] His tenure saw consistent competitiveness in the league, with notable finishes including 5th place in 2014–15, 1st in 2015–16, 7th in 2016–17, and 4th in 2017–18, ensuring regular qualification for continental competitions like the CAF Confederation Cup.[31][32] Regragui's time at FUS Rabat also highlighted his commitment to player development, particularly in promoting local talents from the club's academy and integrating them into the senior squad to foster a cohesive team identity.[27] Over his 5.5-year stint until January 2020, he managed 180 matches, achieving 72 wins, 60 draws, and 48 losses for an average of 1.53 points per match, reflecting sustained performance and stability.[33]Al-Duhail SC
In January 2020, Walid Regragui was appointed as head coach of Al-Duhail SC in the Qatar Stars League, replacing Rui Faria and marking his first managerial role at an international club outside Morocco.[34][25] At the time of his arrival, Al-Duhail were league leaders, and Regragui's primary objective was to secure continental qualification through strong domestic performance while adapting to the Qatari league's dynamics, including the integration of a diverse squad featuring prominent foreign talents like Almoez Ali and Edmilson.[34] Regragui's 10-month tenure yielded solid results, with the team achieving 11 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses across 18 matches in league, cup, and continental competitions, averaging 1.89 points per match.[25] Under his leadership, Al-Duhail resumed the suspended 2019–20 Qatar Stars League season post-COVID-19 with a strong performance, including key wins, to clinch the title—their seventh in the competition—and secure qualification for the 2020–21 AFC Champions League.[25][35] In the continental tournament, his side navigated the group stage successfully, including a 2–1 victory over Persepolis FC, demonstrating effective defensive organization carried over from his FUS Rabat era.[36][37] Regragui departed Al-Duhail by mutual consent on 3 October 2020, shortly after the start of the 2020–21 season, as the club sought a new direction following the board's decision to pursue fresh leadership.[25][38] Despite the brevity of his stint, it represented a successful adaptation to a high-pressure environment abroad, highlighted by the league triumph and continental progression, though challenges in squad cohesion amid foreign player integration contributed to the mixed overall campaign.[39][25]Wydad AC
Regragui was appointed head coach of Wydad AC on August 10, 2021, succeeding Faouzi Benzarti.[25] In his debut season, he transformed the team into a dominant force, leading them to the 2021-22 Botola Pro title with 63 points from 30 matches, marking the club's 21st league championship and the first back-to-back titles in 19 years.[40] Under Regragui's guidance, Wydad AC achieved their third CAF Champions League title in 2022, completing an undefeated campaign across 13 matches with eight wins and five draws, culminating in a 2-0 final victory over Al Ahly SC on May 30, 2022.[41] The triumph highlighted the team's defensive solidity and clinical finishing, preventing Al Ahly from securing a third consecutive continental crown.[42] Regragui's tenure at Wydad AC spanned 48 matches, yielding a 67% win rate with 32 victories, 8 draws, and 8 losses, averaging 2.17 points per match.[24] He implemented a pragmatic 4-2-3-1 formation that emphasized direct play, with long balls targeting forward Guy Mbenza (56.5% long-pass accuracy) and solid organization in midfield led by Yahya Jabrane.[42] This approach allowed controlled possession retention (around 62% in key games) while maintaining a moderate pressing intensity, evidenced by a PPDA of 15.22 in domestic play.[42] A key aspect of Regragui's impact was player development, particularly elevating left-back Yahia Attiyat Allah into a versatile, attacking full-back who contributed offensively with assists and later earned a national team call-up.[43] Goalkeeper Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti also thrived, boasting an 86.33% passing accuracy to initiate attacks.[42] His departure in July 2022 to join the Morocco national team interrupted further club progress, but the foundations laid propelled Wydad's continued competitiveness.[2]Morocco national team
Walid Regragui was appointed head coach of the Morocco national team in August 2022, just three months before the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[44] Under his leadership, Morocco achieved a historic milestone by reaching the semi-finals, becoming the first African and Arab nation to do so at the tournament.[45] Key victories included a 2-0 win over Belgium in the group stage, a penalty shootout triumph against Spain in the round of 16, and a 1-0 defeat of Portugal in the quarter-finals, showcasing disciplined defending and clinical counter-attacks.[45] The team finished fourth after a 2-0 loss to Croatia in the semi-finals and a 2-1 defeat to France in the third-place match.[46] Following the World Cup, Regragui's contract faced complications, leading to a temporary departure in January 2023 amid a federation decision to change coaches during ongoing negotiations.[46] He was quickly reinstated later that month, allowing him to continue building on the momentum from Qatar.[46] In his second stint from January 2023 onward, Regragui guided Morocco to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their spot as the first African nation to do so for the expanded tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with a 5-0 victory over Niger in September 2025.[7] As hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco automatically qualified while participating formally in the qualifiers to maintain match fitness. Morocco is in Group A alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros, with their opener against Comoros scheduled for December 21, 2025, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.[47] In November 2025, Regragui announced a 27-man squad for friendlies against Mozambique and Uganda in Tangier, serving as final preparations for the home tournament starting in December.[48] He has emphasized careful management of player fitness, particularly for captain Achraf Hakimi, who is recovering from a severe ankle injury sustained on November 5, 2025, and is expected to miss several weeks but aims to return for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Comoros via a tailored recovery protocol.[49][50] Tactically, Regragui evolved Morocco's setup to a 4-1-4-1 formation, prioritizing defensive solidity with Sofyan Amrabat anchoring midfield, while fostering greater team unity and cohesion in the post-World Cup era.[51] This approach has contributed to an impressive run of form, including a world-record 16 consecutive international victories by October 2025.[7]Honours
As player
During his playing career as a right-back, Walid Regragui did not receive any major individual awards but contributed significantly to several team achievements that marked key milestones for his clubs and the Morocco national team.[52] Regragui was a key member of the Morocco squad that reached the final of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, earning a runner-up medal after a 2–1 defeat to hosts Tunisia in extra time; he started all seven matches for the Atlas Lions, providing defensive stability en route to the tournament's showpiece.[27][53] At club level, Regragui played a pivotal role in Toulouse FC's promotion to Ligue 1 during the 2000–01 season, following their third-place finish in Ligue 2 the previous year; he featured in 21 league matches across the 1999–2000 campaign, helping secure the promotion spot via playoffs.[54] With AC Ajaccio, Regragui's contributions were instrumental in the team's Ligue 2 survival efforts in prior seasons and culminated in their championship win during the 2001–02 season, which earned promotion to Ligue 1; he appeared in 16 matches that year, solidifying the defense as Ajaccio clinched the title by six points.[24][55]As manager
Regragui's managerial career has been marked by several domestic and continental successes across clubs in Morocco and Qatar. His first major trophy came with FUS Rabat, where he led the team to victory in the 2013–14 Moroccan Throne Cup, defeating Maghreb Fès 2–0 in the final.[28] In the following seasons with FUS, he guided the club to the 2015–16 Botola Pro title, securing the league championship with a strong defensive record and key wins in the title race.[28] Moving to Al-Duhail SC in Qatar, Regragui achieved the 2019–20 Qatar Stars League title, clinching the championship with a dominant performance that included 16 wins in 22 matches.[28] His most notable club success came at Wydad AC, where he won the 2021–22 Botola Pro, four points ahead of rivals Raja Casablanca.[28] That same year, Wydad triumphed in the 2021–22 CAF Champions League, defeating Al Ahly 2–0 in the final to claim the continental crown for the third time in club history.[56] He also received the CAF Men's Coach of the Year award in 2023 for his work with Morocco.[57] With the Morocco national team, Regragui has yet to secure a major trophy, though his leadership saw the Atlas Lions reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup—the first African and Arab team to do so—after victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal.[40]Career statistics
Playing statistics
Regragui's club playing career spanned from 1999 to 2009, during which he made 199 appearances and scored 6 goals across Ligue 1, Ligue 2, La Liga, and domestic cups, primarily as a right-back.[58] His contributions included 2 assists in total.[20] The following table summarizes his season-by-season club statistics:| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/00 | FC Toulouse | Ligue 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 99/00 | FC Toulouse | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 99/00 | FC Toulouse | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 00/01 | FC Toulouse | Ligue 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 00/01 | FC Toulouse | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02 | AC Ajaccio | Ligue 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02 | AC Ajaccio | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | AC Ajaccio | Ligue 1 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| 02/03 | AC Ajaccio | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | AC Ajaccio | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | AC Ajaccio | Ligue 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 03/04 | AC Ajaccio | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | Racing Santander | La Liga | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | Racing Santander | La Liga | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | Racing Santander | Copa del Rey | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Dijon FCO | Ligue 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Grenoble Foot 38 | Ligue 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Grenoble Foot 38 | Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 08/09 | Grenoble Foot 38 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Managerial statistics
Walid Regragui has managed a total of 279 competitive matches across his coaching career, recording 141 wins, 73 draws, and 65 losses, for an overall win percentage of 51% as of November 2025. This includes preparatory matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.[60][61] The following table summarizes his record by team, focusing on official competitive fixtures:| Team | Years | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUS Rabat | 2014–2020 | 173 | 69 | 57 | 47 | 40% |
| Al-Duhail SC | 2020–2021 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61% |
| Wydad AC | 2021–2022 | 48 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 67% |
| Morocco national team | 2022–present | 40 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 73% |