Mohammed Maaroufi (Arabic: محمد المعروفي; 1 May 1949 – 18 November 2025) was a Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder. He represented the Morocco national team in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and the 1972 African Cup of Nations.[1][2] He also played for Raja CA and Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi.[3] Maaroufi died on 18 November 2025, at the age of 76.[4][1]

Mohammed Maaroufi
Maaroufi at the 1970 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Date of birth (1949-05-01)1 May 1949
Place of birth Morocco
Date of death 18 November 2025(2025-11-18) (aged 76)
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Midfielder
Youth career
1960–1965 Raja CA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1966 Raja CA
1966–1971 Difaa El Jadida
1971–1972 Nîmes 6 (0)
1972–1974 Wydad AC
International career
1967–1974 Morocco
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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