Netherlands: Ruud Gullit praises Hadj Moussa!

Oct 17, 2026

After an excellent start to the season with Feyenoord, Anis Hadj Moussa continues to impress beyond his statistics. Following Ruud Gullit, several Dutch observers have acknowledged his progress, even mentioning Arjen Robben.

Anis Hadj Moussa continues to captivate in the Netherlands, and his performance against Como in the Champions League caught attention. Scoring during Feyenoord's victory, the Algerian international once again proved to be one of the key offensive drivers for his team. On the Ziggo Sport set, Dutch legend Ruud Gullit expressed his admiration.

“I saw it coming, he is the one who makes the difference,” said the former Ballon d'Or winner, highlighting Hadj Moussa's ability to change the course of matches. “You need that exceptional class and a bit of luck. It’s these players who influence the games; individuality makes the difference.” Kees van Wonderen also praised “the beautiful actions and goals,” while noting that the Algerian still needs to improve in his defensive aspect.

The praise did not stop there. In the football podcast of NOS, Hadj Moussa's progress was also widely discussed. Jeroen Stekelenburg even made a prestigious comparison: “If he manages to become truly consistent, he has the level of an Arjen Robben. He is obviously not there yet.” This reference has already been used by some Italian media after his European performance. The observation is clear: his talent was recognized, but he is now learning to better select the moments when he needs to act.

Statistics confirm his excellent start to the season. With Feyenoord, Hadj Moussa has 6 goals and 1 assist in 9 matches across all competitions, including five goals in seven Eredivisie matches. A strong response after his failed transfer to Al-Ittihad this summer. The Algerian admitted that this episode “hurt” him, but assured that he has turned the page: “I am here, I give 100%.” Since then, it is mainly on the field that he has responded.

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