SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

HAKIM ZIYECH
HAKIM ZIYECH
Morocco flag
Number
#6
Nationality
Morocco
Team
AJAX (Netherlands)
Coach
PETER BOSZ
Position
RW (Right Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 7 2 0 7 2 7 32 1.6 £2M

Player: Hakim Ziyech

  • Full name: Hakim Ziyech
  • Date of birth: March 19, 1993
  • Place of birth: Dronten, Netherlands
  • Nationality: Moroccan (represents Morocco internationally); also Dutch-born
  • Position: Attacking midfielder / Right winger
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights including Ajax):

  • Early career: Youth clubs included Reaal Dronten and Heerenveen.
  • SC Heerenveen (2012–2014): Broke into professional football with Heerenveen in the Eredivisie.
  • FC Twente (2014–2016): Gained prominence with consistent goal contributions and assists.
  • AFC Ajax (2016–2020):
    • Became a key creative force for Ajax, playing primarily as an attacking midfielder/winger.
    • Known for vision, long-range shooting, set-piece delivery and precise through-balls.
    • Contributed significantly to Ajax’s Eredivisie title(s) and their run to the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
    • Notable stats with Ajax: regular double-digit assist seasons and strong goal returns from midfield (specific season totals varied by year).
  • Chelsea (2020–2023): Transferred to Chelsea FC in the English Premier League; provided creativity and moments of high quality, though his time included injuries and competition for places.
  • Later moves: Subsequent loans and transfers followed after Chelsea (details depend on latest transfer window beyond 2024).

International career:

  • Represents Morocco at senior international level. Switched allegiance from the Netherlands youth setups to Morocco for senior duty.
  • Key contributor for Morocco in continental competitions and World Cup qualifying; part of Morocco’s squads in major tournaments (including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and later tournaments).

Playing style and strengths:

  • Exceptional vision and passing range; excels at creating scoring chances and providing assists.
  • Strong left-footed set-piece delivery despite being naturally right-footed in general play—dead-ball quality stands out.
  • Good long-range shooting and ability to score from outside the box.
  • Technical skill, dribbling in tight spaces and intelligent movement between lines.

Honors (selected):

  • Eredivisie title(s) with Ajax (2018–19, and other domestic honors during his spell)
  • KNVB Cup and domestic Super Cup appearances and wins with Ajax
  • Individual recognitions for assists and performance in the Eredivisie

Notes: This summary focuses on Hakim Ziyech’s time at Ajax and his broader career. For season-by-season statistics, current club status, or most recent transfer details, refer to an up-to-date sports database or the latest club announcements.