Hakim Ziyech is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right-winger for the English club Chelsea and the national team of Morocco. He is a prolific striker who can cut in from the right wing and poses a threat on goal with his strong foot shots and crosses. He has speed, balance and accuracy.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Date of Birth: | March 19, 1993 |
| Birth Place: | Dronten, Netherlands |
| Nationality: | Dutch, Moroccan |
| Position: | Attacking-Midfielder |
| Club: | Chelsea |
| Height: | 1.8 m |
| Weight: | 67 kg |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | Faouzi Ziyech |
| Wife: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | $10 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2001-2004 | Reaa Dronten (Youth Career) |
| 2004-2007 | ASV Dronten (Youth Career) |
| 2007-2012 | Heerenveen (Youth Career) |
| 2012-2014 | Heerenveen |
| 2014-2016 | Twente |
| 2016-2020 | Ajax |
| 2020- | Chelsea |
| National Team Career | |
| 2012-2013 | Netherlands U20 |
| 2013-2014 | Netherlands U21 |
| 2015- | Morocco |
Early Life
Hakim Ziyech was born on March 19, 1993, in Dronten, Netherlands to a Moroccan family. He was raised in an Islamic way. He is the youngest of 9 Children born to his Dutch dad and a Moroccan mother. He grew up with his other siblings, a brother named Faouzi Ziyech, a sister with the nickname Jam Ya and others not mentioned.
Career
Hakim Ziyech began his football career at the youth level with Reaal Dronten and then ASV Dronten before joining Heerenveen academy in 2007.
He began professionally with the Dutch club Heerenveen in 2012 and moved to Twente two years later.
He signed for Ajax on a five-year deal for a reported transfer fee of €11m, in June 2016.
He signed a five-year contract with Chelsea for a reported transfer fee of €40 million on February 14, 2020. He made his debut for Chelsea in a 3-3 draw with Southampton on October 17, 2020, and scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 4-0 away victory against Krasnodar in the Uefa Champions League.
Ziyech was eligible to play for either Netherlands or Morocco. He represented the Dutch at the under-20 and under-21 levels before he made his decision to play for Morocco.
He was called up to the senior team in friendly matches with the United States and Latvia. He made his debut for the Moroccan national team in a 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on October 9, 2015. He scored his first two goals in a 2-0 victory over Congo. He was selected for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was left out of the squad for the 2021 Africa Nations Cup due to injury. He helped his team secure qualification to the knockout stage at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Achievements
Hakim Ziyech has won individual awards such as:
- Mars d’Or (Moroccan Player of the Year): 2016
- Lion d’Or African Footballer of the Year: 2018
- VP Eredivisie Best Player: 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
- SC Heerenveen Player of the Year: 2013-14
- FC Twente Player of the Year: 2014-15
- AFC Ajax Player of the Year: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2017-18
He has also won other titles such as:
- Eredivisie: 2018-19 (Ajax)
- KNVB Cup: 2018-19 (Ajax)
- UEFA Champions League: 2020-21 (Chelsea)
- UEFA Super Cup: 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
Social Media
Hakim Ziyech is active on social media. He is on Instagram, @hziyech
Net Worth
Hakim Ziyech earns his career as a footballer. He has a market value of €17 million based on stats from Transfermarkt. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Hakim Ziyech:
Who is Hakim Ziyech?
Hakim Ziyech is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right-winger for the English club Chelsea and the national team of Morocco.
How old is Hakim Ziyech?
He was born on March 19, 1993.
Where is Hakim Ziyech from?
He was born in Dronten, Netherlands to a Moroccan family.
What is Hakim Ziyech’s height?
He stands at a height of 1.8 m.
Is Hakim Ziyech married?
He is not married.
What is Hakim Ziyech Net Worth?
Hakim Ziyech has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
