Moroccan international Abderrazak Hamdallah continues to captivate Moroccan football enthusiasts with his remarkable performances for Saudi club Al-Ittihad Jeddah.
The player has been delivering outstanding displays for his Saudi team, emerging as the standout star, even surpassing Frenchman Karim Benzema’s achievements.
Hamdallah has netted an impressive 23 goals for Al-Ittihad Jeddah this season across all competitions, securing himself a place as the fourth top scorer in the Saudi league with 13 goals to his name.
However, what puzzles Moroccan fans is the stark contrast between Hamdallah’s exceptional form for his club and his relatively subdued performances for the Moroccan national team.
Some attribute Hamdallah’s success at Al-Ittihad Jeddah and his underwhelming displays for the national team to the perceived lower level of competition in Gulf leagues.
They argue that the challenges he faces in the Saudi league may not be as demanding as those encountered in European or African competitions.
On the other hand, some argue that Hamdallah has not been given sufficient playing time with the Moroccan national team to showcase his abilities fully.
They believe that if provided with more opportunities, he could replicate his club success on the international stage.
