Nabil Touaizi
Quick Facts
Biography
Nabil Zoubdi Touaizi (born 1 February 2001) is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Atlético Madrid B.
Club career
Early career
Born in Santomera, Murcia, Touaizi joined Valencia's youth setup in 2014, from hometown side CF Santomera. On 31 January 2017, he moved abroad and joined Manchester City's Academy.
Espanyol
On 23 September 2020, Touaizi returned to his home country and signed a four-year deal with RCD Espanyol, being initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B. He made his senior debut on 18 October, coming on as a late substitute for Juan Camilo Becerra in a 2–1 home win over AE Prat.
Touaizi scored his first senior goal on 3 April 2022, netting the opener in a 2–0 home success over SD Formentera. He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 13 August, replacing Vinícius Souza late into a 2–2 away draw against RC Celta de Vigo.
Atlético Madrid
On 1 September 2023, Touaizi signed a two-year contract with Atlético Madrid, being assigned to the reserves in Primera Federación.
International career
After representing Spain at under-17 level, Touaizi switched allegiance to Morocco in September 2019. In 2021, he started to appear with the latter nation's under-20 side.