Brahim Díaz
Moroccan association football player
MoroccoBrahim Díaz: profile
Brahim Díaz (born 3 August 1999 in Málaga, Spain) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
Díaz made the step into senior football with Manchester City F.C. in 2016. He has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2019–present): 110 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 206 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Díaz has represented Morocco (2024–present), earning 34 caps and scoring 15 goals. Our match database lists 8 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 25 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Morocco, he had represented Spain, Spain U17, Spain U19 and Spain U21.
Málaga has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Pablo Ganet, Ziyad Baha and Mayssa Baha.
Eligibility explained: Why does Brahim Díaz play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2024 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2016–present (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: United Kingdom, Spain and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (27 in 206)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 9% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- AC Milan (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Themba Zwane, Collin Benjamin and Edo Kayembe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 5 | 0 |
| 2019– |  Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
La Liga | 110 | 14 |
| 2020–2023 |  AC Milan |
Serie A | 91 | 13 |
| Total | 206 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
International goals (8)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Mar 2025 | Morocco 2–0 Tanzania | 58 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 21 Dec 2025 | Morocco 2–0 Comoros | 55 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 26 Dec 2025 | Morocco 1–1 Mali | 45 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 29 Dec 2025 | Morocco 3–0 Zambia | 27 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 4 Jan 2026 | Morocco 1–0 Tanzania | 64 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 9 Jan 2026 | Morocco 2–0 Cameroon | 26 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 7 Jun 2026 | Morocco 1–1 Norway | 8 | International Friendly |
| 8 | 29 Sep 2026 | Lesotho 0–2 Morocco | 45 | AFCON Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Brahim Díaz?
Brahim Díaz was born on 3 August 1999, which makes him 27 years old.
Where was Brahim Díaz born?
Brahim Díaz was born in Málaga, Spain.
Which national team does Brahim Díaz play for?
Brahim Díaz plays international football for Morocco. He has 34 caps and 15 goals on record.
Which clubs has Brahim Díaz played for?
Brahim Díaz's recorded clubs are Manchester City F.C., Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and AC Milan.
What team does Brahim Díaz play for now?
According to the latest data, Brahim Díaz plays for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
How tall is Brahim Díaz?
Brahim Díaz is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Brahim Díaz play?
Brahim Díaz plays as a midfielder.
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