15-year-old Moroccan star Mayssa Baha scores on Barcelona debut

Moroccan teenager Mayssa Baha marked her first appearance for Barcelona’s senior women’s team by scoring in a pre-season friendly against French side Montpellier.

The 15-year-old found the net in Barcelona’s latest warm-up match as the Catalan club continued preparations for the new season, adding another significant milestone to a breakthrough summer for the young Moroccan.

Baha’s appearance came only days after she received her first call-up to train with Barcelona’s senior squad, underlining the growing confidence the club has in one of its most promising academy players.

Rapid rise at Barcelona

Baha has progressed through Barcelona’s youth system while simultaneously establishing herself as one of the brightest young prospects in Moroccan women’s football.

Her international breakthrough came at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, where she became the youngest player at the tournament at just 14.

She scored twice against Costa Rica to help Morocco reach the round of 16 in a historic campaign for the North African country.

Her performances have also attracted attention in Spain.

Earlier this year, Baha scored twice for the Catalonia U16 regional team in their semi-final at the Spanish regional championship, further demonstrating her development against strong opposition.

Another milestone for Morocco’s rising star

Scoring on her unofficial first-team debut represents another important step in Baha’s rapid progress.

Although Barcelona’s pre-season matches are primarily intended to prepare the squad for the competitive campaign, the teenager’s immediate impact could strengthen her case for more opportunities with the senior team.

For Moroccan women’s football, Baha’s emergence provides another reason for optimism following the country’s rapid rise on the international stage.

At only 15, the forward has already progressed from being the youngest player at a FIFA U-17 World Cup to scoring for one of Europe’s most prestigious women’s clubs.

Her latest achievement suggests that Baha’s rise is only beginning.