Noussair Mazraoui, who plays as a defender for British Premier League club Manchester United and the Atlas Lions, has become a strategic partner with US-based Islamic fintech company Wahed.
The announcement has been made by Wahed which has already built a unique ambassador family that brings together global sports icons such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Paul Pogba, Arnaut Danjuma, Zakaria Aboukhlal and Yunus Musah representing the worlds of sport, faith, and influence.
“I am delighted to be a part of Wahed. Their vision for creating a more inclusive financial world is something I am so proud to support and fully align with my own values and belief, ” said the Moroccan football star.
As’ad Layth, Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer of the finetch said : “ The decision by leaders in global sport like Noussair to back our mission as a shareholder and strategic partner reflects both the momentum behind Wahed and the growing demand for a better way to build wealth without compromising on value.”
Wahed says it is committed to democratizing access to financial services. Licensed in 10 countries, Wahed combines cutting-edge financial technology with Shariah principles to deliver innovative products that align with both faith and values.
With over 450,000 clients globally and more than $1 billion in assets under management across its entities, Wahed is pioneering a new era of Islamic finance.
The UK is a global leader in Islamic fintech, hosting over 50 specialized firms as of 2025–2026, making it the top-ranked non-OIC jurisdiction. These firms offer digital investment, crowdfunding, and ethical finance solutions.
There are over 25 Islamic fintech firms operating in the United States. These companies offer Shariah-compliant digital banking, investment, and lending solutions to a growing market.
Globally, 484 firms have been listed by the Global Islamic Fintech Report 2025-26, with key US players including Wahed, Zoya and Musafar.
