Name: Nordin Amrabat

• Full name: Nordin Amrabat
• Date of birth: 31 March 1987
• Place of birth: Naarden, Netherlands
• Nationality: Moroccan (also holds Dutch nationality)
• Position: Winger / Wide midfielder (also deployed as attacking midfielder)

Club career highlights (selected):

• Early career: Began at Dutch lower-league clubs including HVV '24, HSV De Zuidvogels, and Omniworld (Almere City).
• Vitesse (Netherlands): Broke into higher-level professional football with SBV Vitesse.
• Kayserispor (Turkey): Gained wider recognition with solid performances in the Turkish Süper Lig.
• Galatasaray (Turkey): Transferred to one of Turkey’s biggest clubs.
• Watford (England): Joined Watford FC in 2015 and featured in the English Premier League, known for his pace, work rate and ability to play on either flank.
• Leganés (Spain, loan): Spent time on loan in La Liga with CD Leganés.
• Other clubs: Played for clubs including Málaga CF (Spain), Al-Nasr (UAE) and others later in his career.

International career:

• Represents the Morocco national team. Although born in the Netherlands, Amrabat chose to play for Morocco at senior level.
• He was part of Morocco’s squads for multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, contributing experience and width on the flanks.

Playing style: Quick and energetic winger with direct dribbling, strong defensive work-rate for a wide player, good crossing ability and tactical versatility to play on either wing or in attacking midfield.

Notable facts:

• Has a younger brother, Sofyan Amrabat, who is also a professional footballer and a Morocco international.
• Remembered by Watford fans for his physical effort and impact during his time in the Premier League.