Real Madrid, Celta, Valladolid, and Barcelona? He played for them all, but shines in Portugal

He is tied for the second-most appearances (32) for Vizela this season—level with Heinz Morschel and Damien Loppy—and has the third-most minutes played (2,604) in the squad, behind only Heinz Morschel (2,684) and Antonio Gomís (2,970). These stats speak volumes about Mohamed Moukhliss, better known as Moha.

The 26-year-old Spanish-Moroccan midfielder was one of the standout players not just for the Minho-based club, but for the entire Liga 2 season that has just concluded.

A product of Real Madrid's academy—where he became a Spanish international at the U-17 level (playing in both the European Championship and World Cup in 2017) and U-19 level (participating in the 2019 European Championship)—Moha later played for the B teams of Celta de Vigo, Valladolid, and Barcelona. Last season, he was with Murcia in Spain's third tier.

Vizela signed him at the start of this campaign, and it was the best decision they could have made. The number 5 proved his quality in Minho, becoming a true general in Vizela's midfield. Moha seems to measure everything he does, and everything he does, he does exceptionally well. Gifted with an excellent positional sense, the Spanish-Moroccan is a master at anticipating opposition moves to win back possession. When it comes to individual duels, he wins far more than he loses, using his physique to gain an advantage over opponents. Once on the ball, Moha shows quality and intelligence in the initial build-up phase, kickstarting the team's attack with progressive runs or passes that set up his teammates to continue the offensive push.

The midfielder is also a regular presence in the final third, the so-called decision zone, so it's no surprise he finished the 2025/26 season with career-best numbers: 32 games, two goals, and five assists.

While Vizela ultimately failed to secure promotion to the top flight—despite being in the fight until late in the season—it's also true that several players emerged who have earned a shot at the Portuguese elite. Moha is clearly one of them. Not only does he have an excellent footballing education, but at 26, the midfielder is at a fascinating point of maturity to grace the biggest stages in Portuguese football.

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