Hakim Ziyech, born on March nineteenth, nineteen ninety-three, is a talented professional footballer who currently plays as a right winger or an attacking midfielder for Wydad AC in the Botola Pro league and the Morocco national team. Known affectionately as 'The Wizard' by Ajax supporters, Ziyech has made a significant impact in the world of football.
His professional journey began in two thousand twelve with Heerenveen in the Netherlands, and he quickly moved to Twente two years later. In two thousand sixteen, Ziyech signed a five-year contract with Ajax for a reported transfer fee of eleven million euros. The highlight of his career came during the two thousand eighteen to nineteen season, where he scored sixteen goals and provided thirteen assists in the Eredivisie, totaling twenty-one goals and twenty-four assists across all competitions.
In the two thousand twenty to twenty-one season, Ziyech made a move to Chelsea in the Premier League, furthering his career on an international stage. He has represented Morocco in the FIFA World Cup in two thousand eighteen and two thousand twenty-two, as well as the Africa Cup of Nations in two thousand nineteen and two thousand twenty-three. His skills in finishing, dribbling, long passes, and free kicks have earned him recognition, including being named one of the top three midfielders in the UEFA Champions League for the two thousand eighteen to nineteen season.
Off the pitch, Ziyech has shown a commitment to philanthropy, donating all earnings and bonuses from international play to various charities and the national team staff since joining the national team in two thousand fifteen. His contributions to both football and society reflect his character and dedication.