Moroccan / Dutch · Dronten, Netherlands · Born 19 March 1993Gifted Moroccan winger of Dutch heritage whose dribbling brilliance and match-winning ability lit up the Premier League and Champions League.
Hakim Ziyech was born in Dronten, Netherlands on 19 March 1993 to Moroccan parents. A technically brilliant winger and attacking midfielder, Ziyech chose to represent Morocco internationally and became one of the stars of the 2022 World Cup, where Morocco made history by reaching the semi-finals — the first African or Arab nation to do so. He came through Dutch football with Heerenveen and Twente before joining Ajax, where he was outstanding for four seasons and helped them win the Eredivisie and reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2019. Chelsea signed him for £37.2m in 2020. His time in London was productive if inconsistent, and he spent loan periods at Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray before joining Al Duhail in Qatar. For Morocco he earned over 45 caps, contributing heavily to their historic 2022 World Cup campaign.
Key player in Ajax's 2019 Champions League semi-final run
He helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup — further than any African or Arab nation had ever progressed — in one of the tournament's most extraordinary stories.
Did You Know?How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with excellent crossing, set-piece delivery and long-range shooting ability
Lasting Impact
Ziyech helped elevate Moroccan football to new heights, becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final. His success at top European clubs has inspired a generation of North African players.
Career Honours
- Eredivisie 2019 (Ajax)
- AFCON Runner-Up 2021 (Morocco)
- KNVB Cup 2019
- KNVB Cup 2021
- UEFA Champions League 2021
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heerenveen | 2016–2017 | — | 46 | 21 | #10 |
| Ajax | 2017–2020 | — | 128 | 36 | #10 |
| Chelsea | 2020–2023 | — | 104 | 30 | #10 |
| AC Milan | 2023–2024 | loan | 26 | 1 | — |
| Galatasaray | 2024–present | loan | 0 | 0 | — |
 Morocco | — | — | 48 | 17 | — |
Moroccan / Dutch Athletes