Moroccan association football player

Hakim Ziyech ( Arabic : حكيم زياش‎ ; born 19 March 1993 ) is a moroccan professional football player who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the Morocco national team. [ 4 ] Ziyech is known for his complete, dribbling, long passes, technique, and ability from dislodge kicks. [ 5 ] In 2019, he was selected as one of the 20 best players in the UEFA Champions League for the 2018–19 season. [ 6 ] At the end of the same year, he was ranked 29th in The Guardian ‘s tilt of “ The 100 best footballers in the universe ”. [ 7 ]

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Ziyech started his professional career at Dutch baseball club Heerenveen in 2012 and signed for colleague Dutch club Twente two years late. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] In 2016 he signed for Ajax on a five-year deal, with a reported transportation fee of €11m. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] The 2018–19 season was the most prolific season in Ziyech ‘s career, as he scored 16 goals and provided 13 assists in the Eredivisie. [ 12 ] He joined Premier League cabaret Chelsea for the 2020–21 season. in the first place eligible to play for the Netherlands or Morocco at international floor, he has represented Morocco [ 14 ] [ 15 ] at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. [ 16 ] [ 17 ]

Club career [edit ]

Heerenveen [edit ]

Ziyech was born in Dronten in the Netherlands. Between 2001 and 2007, he played for the young person academy of Reaal Dronten and ASV Dronten. In 2007, he joined the Heerenveen academy. [ 18 ] On 2 August 2012, Ziyech made his courtly debut for Heerenveen in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League, against Rapid București, playing a entire of 53 minutes before being substituted. [ 19 ] He made his Eredivisie debut for the club on 10 August, in a 0–2 loss to NEC. [ 8 ] Ziyech scored his first goal for Heerenveen in a 2–0 win over NAC Breda, on 10 August 2013. [ 20 ] On 23 August, Ziyech provided two assists in a 3–3 draw with Ajax. [ 21 ] On 8 November, Ziyech scored and provided an aid in a 5–2 winnings over Waalwijk. [ 22 ] On 18 December, Ziyech scored two goals against AZ Alkmaar, in the one-fourth round of the KNVB Cup, one in regular time and a last-minute penalty to draw level and take the game into a punishment gunfight, but he missed his penalty and Heerenveen were knocked out 6–5 on penalties. [ 23 ] On 21 December, Ziyech scored doubly and provided one serve in a 5–1 away win over AZ Alkmaar. [ 24 ] On 18 January 2014, Ziyech scored in a 2–2 draw with Roda. [ 25 ] On 9 February, he scored in a 3–1 win over Groningen. [ 26 ] On 27 April, Ziyech scored once and provided an assist in a 4–1 win over Utrecht, after coming on as a ersatz. [ 27 ] [ 28 ]

Twente [edit ]

On 18 August 2014, Ziyech joined Twente for €3.5m, signing on a three-year shrink and taking the phone number 10 shirt. [ 9 ] [ 29 ] On 5 October, Ziyech scored once and provided an help in a 2–2 pull back with AZ Alkmaar. [ 30 ] On 6 March 2015, Ziyech scored doubly in a 2–2 absorb with Willem II. [ 31 ] On 10 May, he provided three assists in a 3–0 home gain over Dordrecht. [ 32 ] [ 33 ] On 17 May, Ziyech scored twice and provided an serve in a 3–1 away acquire over his erstwhile cabaret Heerenveen. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] Ziyech finished the season with 11 goals and 15 assists in the Eredivisie. [ 29 ] For the 2015–16 season, Ziyech was selected as captain of the clubhouse ; however, he was stripped of the captainship in early on January 2016, after he made aweless comments against the club and publicly requesting a transfer. [ 36 ] [ 37 ] The 2015–16 season was the most prolific season in Ziyech ‘s career, as he scored 17 goals and provided 10 assist in the Eredivisie. [ 12 ]

ajax [edit ]

2016–2018 : initial seasons and european final examination [edit ]

On 30 August 2016, Ziyech signed for Ajax on a five-year conduct, with a reported transportation of €11m. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] On 15 September, Ziyech was given a red card in the 79th minute, in a 2–1 win over Panathinaikos in the opening group plot of the Europa League. [ 38 ] Six days late, on 21 September, he scored his first finish for Ajax in a 5–0 winnings over Willem II in the KNVB Cup. [ 39 ] On 2 October, Ziyech scored his first gear league finish for the cabaret in a 3–2 winnings over Utrecht. [ 40 ] On 20 October, he scored in a 2–2 draw with Celta Vigo in the Europa League. [ 41 ] On 20 October, he scored in a 1–0 win over Excelsior. [ 42 ] On 3 November, Ziyech scored in the turn back regular against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, a 3–2 win. [ 43 ] On 4 December, he scored a penalty in a 2–0 succeed over Groningen. [ 44 ] On 15 January 2017, Ziyech scored twice in a 3–1 away win over Zwolle. [ 45 ] On 29 January, he scored in a 3–0 win over Den Haag. [ 46 ] On 8 April, he scored in a 5–1 off win over NEC. [ 47 ] On 12 August 2017, Ziyech scored the open goal in a 1–2 frustration to Heracles Almelo. [ 48 ] On 20 August, Ziyech scored in a 3–1 winnings over Groningen. [ 49 ] On 9 September, Ziyech missed a punishment but finally scored equitable five minutes late in a 3–0 gain over Zwolle. [ 50 ] On 18 November, Ziyech provided an serve in an 8–0 gain over NAC Breda. [ 51 ] [ 52 ] On 26 November, he provided an assist in a 5–1 winnings over Roda. [ 53 ] [ 54 ] On 14 December, Ziyech scored in a 3–1 winnings over Excelsior. [ 55 ] On 20 December, Ziyech missed a penalty against his former clubhouse Twente, in the circle of sixteen of the KNVB Cup, with Ajax suffering elimination after losing the penalty gunfight. [ 56 ] On 4 February 2018, Ziyech scored an injury-time finish in a 3–1 acquire over NAC Breda. [ 57 ] [ 58 ] Three days late, on 7 February, he scored in a 4–2 off win over Roda. [ 59 ] On 18 March, Ziyech scored twice in a 5–2 away win over Sparta Rotterdam. [ 60 ] On 19 April, Ziyech scored in a 4–1 succeed over Venlo. [ 61 ]

2018–2020 : domestic doubly and deviation [edit ]

On 25 July 2018, Ziyech scored in a 2–0 win over Sturm Graz in the second modify orotund of the UEFA Champions League. [ 62 ] On 22 August 2018, Ziyech scored in a 3–1 acquire over Dynamo Kyiv in the play-off polish of the UEFA Champions League. [ 63 ] On 13 February 2019, he scored his first Champions League goal, scoring the counterweight in a 1–2 personnel casualty against Real Madrid in the round of 16. [ 64 ] On 5 March 2019, he scored again in the 4–1 victory over real Madrid in the second leg, which saw the entitle holders being knocked out and bringing Ajax to the quarter-finals, where they eliminated Juventus to reach the semi–finals of the rival. [ 65 ] On 30 April 2019, Ziyech assisted for the only goal in the Champions League semi–final beginning leg acquire at Tottenham Hotspur. [ 66 ] He besides scored the second goal for Ajax in the second leg of the semi-final, where Ajax were beaten 3–2 by Tottenham and were knocked out of the tournament on away goals with a 3–3 aggregate score. [ 67 ] In August 2019, he signed a new three-year contract with Ajax. [ 68 ] In the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League group stage, Ziyech scored one goal each in a 3–0 away win against Valencia, [ 69 ] and in a 2–0 away win over Lille. [ 70 ] however, Ajax lost 1–0 at home to Valencia to be eliminated at the group stage. [ 71 ]

Chelsea [edit ]

2020–21 season

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On 14 February 2020, it was announced that Ajax and Chelsea had reached an agreement for the transfer of Ziyech for a tip of €40 million ( potentially increasing to a maximum of €44 million, with variable factors ). He joined the Premier League club for the 2020–21 season. [ 72 ] Ten days late, Chelsea announced they had agreed personal terms with Ziyech and that he had signed a five-year contract. [ 73 ] Ziyech made his league introduction for Chelsea on 17 October 2020, in a 3–3 home draw against Southampton after he came off from the bench. [ 74 ] On 28 October 2020, he scored his first Chelsea goal in a 4–0 away win over Krasnodar on matchday two of the Champions League. [ 75 ] Three days belated, Ziyech started his beginning league match for Chelsea, contributing with a finish and an serve in a 3–0 away win over Burnley. In doing then, Ziyech became the first Chelsea player since Diego Costa to score in his first two starts for Chelsea in all competitions. [ 76 ] In Chelsea ‘s next league match, Ziyech provided two assists and was named the man of the peer as Chelsea defeated Sheffield United by a score of 4–1. [ 77 ] On 17 April 2021, Ziyech scored the only goal in Chelsea ‘s FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City. [ 78 ]

2021–22 season [edit ]

On 11 August 2021, Ziyech scored against Villarreal to give Chelsea their first UEFA Super Cup in 23 years, as they won on penalties. [ 79 ] Ziyech was subbed off soon before half-time with his branch in a sling after challenging for a header inside his own punishment sphere and landing badly. [ 79 ]

International career [edit ]

Netherlands [edit ]

Born in the Netherlands into a moroccan kin, Ziyech was eligible to play for either Netherlands or Morocco national team at international flush. He played for Dutch national youth teams, playing for the U19s, U20s and U21s. He opted to play for Morocco at senior horizontal surface. He received his first call-up to the senior police squad in May 2015, for friendly matches against the United States and Latvia .

morocco [edit ]

Ziyech with Morocco in 2018 In September 2015, Ziyech confirmed his option to represent Morocco on the international stage. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] Ziyech made his debut for the national team on 9 October, in a 1–0 frustration to the Ivory Coast. [ 80 ] On 27 May 2016, he scored his inaugural two goals for Morocco, in a 2–0 gain over Congo. [ 81 ] On 4 September, Ziyech scored in a 2–0 winnings over São Tomé and Príncipe in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. [ 82 ] Ziyech was not selected for the final examination 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. [ 83 ] On 1 September 2017, Ziyech scored in a 6–0 win over Mali, in a qualify match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. [ 84 ] [ 85 ] He was selected for the final 23-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. [ 16 ] [ 17 ]

career statistics [edit ]

club [edit ]

As of match played 1 December 2021[86][87]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club

Season

League

National Cup[a]

League Cup[b]

Continental

Other

Total

Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals

Heerenveen
2012–13
Eredivisie

3
0
1
0

2[c]
0
2[d]
0
8
0

2013–14

Eredivisie

31
9
3
2


2[d]
0
36
11

2014–15

Eredivisie

2
2




2
2

Total

36
11
4
2

2
0
4
0
46
13

Twente
2014–15

Eredivisie

31
11
5
4

2[c]
0

38
15

2015–16

Eredivisie

33
17
1
0



34
17

2016–17

Eredivisie

4
2




4
2

Total

68
30
6
4

2
0

76
34

Ajax
2016–17

Eredivisie

28
7
1
1

13[c]
2

42
10

2017–18

Eredivisie

34
9
1
0

4[e]
0

39
9

2018–19

Eredivisie

29
16
3
0

17[f]
5

49
21

2019–20

Eredivisie

21
6
2
0

11[g]
3
1[h]
0
35
9

Total

112
38
7
1

45
10
1
0
165
49

Chelsea
2020–21
Premier League

23
2
6
2
0
0
10[f]
2

39
6

2021–22

Premier League

7
1
0
0
2
0
4[f]
1
1[i]
1
14
3

Total

30
3
6
2
2
0
14
3
1
1
53
9

Career total

246
82
23
9
2
0
63
13
6
1
340
105

International [edit ]

As of match played 12 June 2021

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team
Year
Apps
Goals

Morocco

2015
4
0

2016
5
5

2017
4
2

2018
10
5

2019
11
2

2020
3
3

2021
3
0

Total
40
17

As of match played 12 June 2021. Morocco score listed first, score column indicates score after each Ziyech goal.

Honours [edit ]

Ajax [ 89 ]
Chelsea
Individual

References [edit ]