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«Ratatouille». That is Gessime Yassine’s answer when asked about his favorite animated film. A seemingly insignificant detail, yet one that serves as a reminder that one of the newest faces of the Atlas Lions is still a very young player, carrying a refreshing sense of spontaneity and youthful enthusiasm.
Although the Strasbourg winger has quickly made a name for himself in Moroccan football, some supporters are still unsure whether his first name is Gessime or Yassine. The confusion speaks volumes about how rapidly he has burst onto the national scene, but also about the immediate affection inspired by this 20-year-old with his boyish smile and infectious energy.
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World Champion Before Becoming a Lion
Born in Salon-de-Provence and developed through the French football system, Gessime Yassine spent much of his early career away from the spotlight that often surrounds Europe’s most promising young talents. His name truly began to resonate with Moroccan supporters during the U20 World Cup in October 2025.
That historic triumph, which saw Morocco crowned world champions, propelled a number of young players into the spotlight and secured them a special place in the hearts of fans. Gessime was among the standout figures of that golden generation.
A few months later, the then-USL Dunkerque winger took another major step in his career by signing for RC Strasbourg, one of Ligue 1’s most ambitious clubs. His rise did not go unnoticed by the coaching staff led by Mohamed Ouahbi, who have been working to rejuvenate the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
«It’s Not Over»
Following Morocco’s U20 world title, Gessime shared a celebratory post on social media that drew a flood of reactions. One comment, however, stood out from the rest.
«It’s not over», wrote Atlas Lions captain Achraf Hakimi.
Just three words, but enough to ignite the imagination of Morocco’s newly crowned world champions. For many observers, the message sounded like a promise, or perhaps an invitation, to a generation expected to make the leap from youth success to the senior national team.
In May 2026, that possibility became reality when Mohamed Ouahbi included Gessime Yassine in his squad for the 2026 World Cup.
At just 20 years old, the Strasbourg winger now embodies the bridge between the Atlas Cubs who conquered the world and the Atlas Lions preparing to take on football’s biggest stage. His journey is only beginning, but it already reflects the ambitions of a new Moroccan generation determined to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors, and perhaps go even further.
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