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The Aberdeen striker driving Stephen Robinson crazy as ‘maverick’ wows Red Army

"We want all the players to express themselves and he's certainly got that maverick to him as well, which you get sometimes with foreign players that we like."

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:47 AM
The Aberdeen striker driving Stephen Robinson crazy as ‘maverick’ wows Red Army
Key Things to Know
  • Aberdeen signed 23-year-old Moroccan striker Ayoub Mouloua from FUS Rabat in a six-figure deal.
  • Manager Stephen Robinson praised Mouloua as a talented maverick who has handled the physical nature of Scottish football.
  • Mouloua scored his first goal against Motherwell after netting a Panenka penalty in a shootout against Kilmarnock.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has praised new 23-year-old striker Ayoub Mouloua, describing him as a talented maverick who is driving him crazy. The Moroccan international joined Aberdeen from FUS Rabat in a six-figure deal and has quickly impressed fans after scoring in a win against Motherwell and netting a Panenka penalty against Kilmarnock.

Robinson noted that Mouloua has coped well with the physical demands of Scottish football while still learning English. The manager intends to gradually integrate Mouloua to help him earn a permanent place in the Morocco national squad.

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