🔥 Trending Who is Bono Morocco? Yassine Bounou's Goalkeeping Career and World Cup Performan

Yassine Bounou, widely known by his mononym Bono, is a prominent Moroccan professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Morocco national team ¹. Born on April 5, 1991, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Moroccan parents, he moved to Morocco at a young age ²³.

Bono has gained significant international recognition for his exceptional goalkeeping skills, particularly his prowess in penalty shootouts. He played a pivotal role in Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marking the first time an African team achieved this feat ⁵. His performances in penalty shootouts have earned him a reputation as a specialist in this area ⁶⁸.

Key Highlights of Bono's Career and Recent Form

Bono's career has been marked by several significant achievements and moments, especially on the international stage:

2022 FIFA World Cup Heroics

Bono's breakthrough on the world stage came during the 2022 World Cup. He was instrumental in Morocco's journey, making crucial saves throughout the tournament ⁵. Notably, in the Round of 16 match against Spain, he made numerous top-draw saves in regular time and then repelled two spot-kicks in the penalty shootout, leading Morocco to a 3-0 victory ⁷.

Penalty Shootout Specialist

His ability to save penalties is a defining characteristic of his play. Opta statistics reveal that only 33% of the last 12 penalties Bono has faced across three shootouts have beaten him ⁶. This remarkable record continued into the 2026 World Cup, where he once again demonstrated his crucial role by helping Morocco overcome the Netherlands in a penalty shootout (1-1, 3-2 on penalties) in the Round of 32 ⁴⁸. This marked Morocco's third victory via a penalty shootout since the 2022 World Cup, solidifying their reputation as masters of this tense exercise, largely thanks to Bono ⁸.

Club Career

Since 2023, Bono has been playing for Al Hilal SFC in the Saudi Pro League ². His market value is estimated at €3.00 million as of the 2026/27 season ².

Bono's consistent high-level performances, particularly in high-pressure situations like penalty shootouts, have made him a key figure for both his club and the Moroccan national team.