Mehdi Kettani Season 2026

WHY VIRGINIA TECH
• Chose Virginia Tech because of its excellent academic reputation, especially in business, its competitive athletic environment, and its strong sense of community
• Believes Virginia Tech provides the perfect opportunity for him to grow as a student, athlete, and future professional in finance

PREP
• Attended Lycée Français International Louis-Massignon in Morocco, where he earned four letters
• Two-time Les Nationaux Champion and MVP (2023, 2025)
• Runner-up in the Les Nationaux championship (2024)
• In the classroom, elected Best Delegate at the Model United Nations (MUN) Conference (2025)

CLUB
• Competed with Raja Club Athletic for eight years and saw action with the Reserve Team (Team B) during the 2025-26 season
• Two-time U17 National Championship Runner-Up (2022, 2023)
• Third-place finish in the National U18 Championship
• National Championship Top Scorer in both the U15 (2021) and U17 (2023) age groups

PERSONAL
• Son of Mehdi El Kettani El Ech Cherif and Kawtar Bouarich
• Has a younger sister, Yasmine Kettani El Ech Cherif
• Majoring in finance
• Aspires to play soccer at the highest level possible while building a successful career in finance and entrepreneurship
• Volunteers by mentoring and tutoring younger students academically
• Holds both a Moroccan and Canadian citizenship
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and traveling when not competing on the pitch
• Emulates his game after Lionel Messi because of his leadership, composure, intelligence, and winning mentality