Bounou

Yassine Bounou, commonly known as Bono, is a Canadian-born Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sevilla FC in La Liga and the Morocco national team. Born in Montreal on 5 April 1991 to Moroccan parents, he represents Morocco at international level and has established himself as one of the leading goalkeepers in African football.

Bounou's club career has been largely spent in Spain. He joined Sevilla in 2019, after building a reputation for his performances in domestic leagues, and has served as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper in La Liga and European competitions.

Internationally, Bounou made his senior debut for Morocco in 2013 and has since earned over 40 caps. He was part of Morocco’s squads at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, with his performances in the 2022 tournament helping the team reach the World Cup semi-finals, a historic achievement for the nation.

Playing style: Bono is noted for his reflexes, shot-stopping, good command of his area, and comfort with the ball at his feet, enabling him to contribute to his team’s build-up play.

Personal life: He holds Moroccan and Canadian nationality and is widely known by his nickname Bono.

Honours: With Sevilla, he has won the Europa League twice (2019–20 and 2022–23).