Naoufel El Hannach loaned to Montpellier HSC
Youth football•
Naoufel El Hannach, who came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy, has joined Montpellier HSC on a season-long loan.
Born in Poissy on 7 December 2006, Naoufel El Hannach joined Paris Saint-Germain at U8 level. The young defender progressed through all the stages of the Parisian youth system, from the pre-training and training centres to the U19 team, where he established himself as a key figure. In May 2024, he won his first title by winning the French U19 championship alongside Senny Mayulu, Yoram Zague and Ibrahim Mbaye.
Naoufel El Hannach's outstanding performances enabled him to take part in the entire 2024-2025 summer training camp and wear a first-team shirt in two pre-season friendlies. This season, he has featured four times in the professional squad and made 14 appearances for the U19s, including five in the Youth League. He was also crowned French champion with this team.
Building on his young career with Paris Saint-Germain, Naoufel El Hannach has also made his international debut with the Moroccan national team, winning a string of caps for the U20s since September 2024. In May 2025, he was part of the Moroccan squad that reached the final of the African U20 Cup.
The Club wishes Naoufel a very good season with Montpellier HSC.