Algeria international Anis Hadj Moussa, a right winger at Feyenoord Rotterdam, scored a crucial goal in the Dutch side’s 3-2 win over Como in the Champions League. Como coach Cesc Fàbregas highlighted his impact after the match.
At De Kuip, Feyenoord Rotterdam beat Italy’s Como 1907 3-2 on an emotionally charged Champions League evening. Algeria international Anis Hadj Moussa, 24, was one of the architects of that success by scoring a crucial goal. According to Algerie Football, his performance was top class and confirms his breakthrough at the highest continental level.
After the match, the Como coach highlighted the pace of the player, who was trained in France and has had spells at Vitesse and Patro Eisden. That recognition puts the Algerian in the spotlight at a time when his European career is gathering momentum.
A goal that makes the difference
In this match, Anis Hadj Moussa showcased his one-on-one dribbling ability and his left-footed finishing. Those weapons constantly unsettled the Italian defensive block, according to Algerie Football.
Como had nevertheless taken the lead through Assane Diao in the 18th minute, before the forward left the pitch injured in the 23rd, according to DailySports. The Italians ultimately suffered a bitter defeat, despite a huge expenditure of energy in Rotterdam.
That 3-2 win allows the Dutch club to ideally relaunch its campaign in the Champions League group, according to Foot Africa.
Fàbregas highlights the player’s impact
Fàbregas highlighted the impact and pace of the Algerian winger after the match, Foot Africa reports. Recognition coming from an opposing coach, who praises a top-class performance, according to Algerie Football.
Hadj Moussa, 24, is stringing together convincing starts in the red-and-white shirt, in both the Eredivisie and the Champions League, according to Foot Africa. That consistency across both competitions illustrates the progress of a player who is now proving decisive on both fronts.
On to the Eredivisie and Europe
Trained in France, Anis Hadj Moussa has had spells at Vitesse and Patro Eisden before wearing the colours of Feyenoord. The Algeria national team coach is following very closely the steady progress of this wide winger, according to Algerie Football.
Feyenoord must first play an Eredivisie blockbuster this weekend, before the third round of Champions League matches in late October 2026.