Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Belgian, Moroccan |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1987 |
| Age | 35 years (died on 03, Feb, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium |
| Date of Death | 03/02/2023 |
Latest News about Marouane Fellaini
20/11/2025
Marouane Fellaini was honoured by the Belgian Football Association for his contributions to the national team. The former Manchester United midfielder, who earned 87 caps and scored 18 goals for Belgium, received the recognition during a ceremony. Fellaini appeared almost unrecognisable with a significantly changed physical appearance compared to his playing days.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Marouane Fellaini-Bakkioui |
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| Nickname | Giraffro |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 194 cm |
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| Weight | 87 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Ethinicity | Moroccan Berber |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Abdellatif Fellaini (Former Footballer and Bus Driver) |
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| Mother | Hafida Fellaini |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #8 (Belgium), #27 (Manchester United) | ||||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Roberto Martinez, Jose Mourinho | ||||||||
| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Controversy | He was banned on 17 December 2012 for three matches by the Football Association after he headbutted Ryan Shawcross during a game against Stoke City. On 5 May 2016, he received a 3-match suspension for throwing an elbow at Leicester City's Robert Huth. | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Moules-Frites |
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Marouane Fellaini smokes. | |
| 2. He inherited his passion for football from his father, a former professional goalkeeper. | |
| 3. During his childhood, he was more interested in track events, particularly 10,000m races. | |
| 4. At the age of 8, he enrolled in the Anderlecht Academy under the guidance of his father. | |
| 5. He scored 63 goals in his first two seasons with the Anderlecht club before joining Mons at age 10. | |
| 6. His first goal for Belgium was against Portugal in UEFA Euro 2008. | |
| 7. In 2008, he joined Everton and scored his debut goal against Newcastle United in October. | |
| 8. He played for Belgium in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, scoring crucial goals. | |
| 9. His distinctive Afro hairstyle has made him popular with football fans, who sometimes wear Afro wigs to support him. | |
| 10. He scored the opening goal in Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final victory against Everton at Wembley Stadium on 23 April 2016. | |
| 11. He played the full 120 minutes and assisted Juan Mata's equaliser in Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace in 2016. |