Ayoub El Kaabi: profile
Ayoub El Kaabi (born 25 June 1993 in Casablanca, Morocco) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a forward for Olympiacos F.C..
Kaabi's senior club career began in 2017 at RS Berkane. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at Hebei F.C. (2018–2020): 28 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 70 appearances and 34 goals.
At international level, Kaabi has represented Morocco (2018–present), earning 9 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 15 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea-Bissau on 6 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Morocco at B / A' level.
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Nabil Dirar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2018 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Morocco, People's Republic of China and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.49 (34 in 70)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 57% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Olympiacos F.C. (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Wanyama, Karim Matmour and Bassem Srarfi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 |  RS Berkane |
Botola Pro 1 | 28 | 16 |
| 2018–2020 |  Hebei F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 28 | 9 |
| 2019 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | 14 | 9 |
| 2023– |  Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | – | – |
| — | Racing de Casablanca |
Botola Pro 2 | – | – |
| Total | 70 | 34 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018– | Morocco |
Senior | 9 | 2 |
| — | Morocco A' |
B / A' | – | – |
International goals (15)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Oct 2021 | Morocco 5–0 Guinea-Bissau | 62 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 9 Oct 2021 | Morocco 3–0 Guinea-Bissau | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 9 Oct 2021 | Morocco 3–0 Guinea-Bissau | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Oct 2021 | Morocco 4–1 Guinea | 21 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 16 Nov 2021 | Morocco 3–0 Guinea | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 11 Jun 2024 | Morocco 6–0 Congo | 30 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 11 Jun 2024 | Morocco 6–0 Congo | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 11 Jun 2024 | Morocco 6–0 Congo | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 5 Sep 2025 | Morocco 5–0 Niger | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 21 Dec 2025 | Morocco 2–0 Comoros | 74 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 29 Dec 2025 | Morocco 3–0 Zambia | 9 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 29 Dec 2025 | Morocco 3–0 Zambia | 50 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 13 | 26 May 2026 | Morocco 5–0 Burundi | 59 | International Friendly |
| 14 | 26 May 2026 | Morocco 5–0 Burundi | 63 | International Friendly |
| 15 | 2 Jun 2026 | Morocco 4–0 Madagascar | 87 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ayoub El Kaabi?
Ayoub El Kaabi was born on 25 June 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Ayoub El Kaabi born?
Ayoub El Kaabi was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Ayoub El Kaabi play for?
Ayoub El Kaabi plays international football for Morocco. He has 9 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ayoub El Kaabi played for?
Ayoub El Kaabi's recorded clubs are RS Berkane, Hebei F.C., Wydad Athletic Club, Olympiacos F.C. and Racing de Casablanca.
What team does Ayoub El Kaabi play for now?
According to the latest data, Ayoub El Kaabi plays for Olympiacos F.C..
How tall is Ayoub El Kaabi?
Ayoub El Kaabi is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Ayoub El Kaabi play?
Ayoub El Kaabi plays as a forward.
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