Hakim Ziyech: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Hakim Ziyech: profile

Hakim Ziyech (born 19 March 1993 in Dronten, Netherlands) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder and wing half for Botafogo F.R..

Ziyech started out at SC Heerenveen in 2012. He has played for 8 clubs in 6 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at AFC Ajax (2016–2020): 112 appearances and 38 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 324 appearances and 100 goals.

At international level, Ziyech has represented Morocco (2015–2024), earning 64 caps and scoring 25 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 1 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Morocco, he had represented Netherlands U19, Netherlands U20 and Netherlands U21.

Eligibility explained: Why does Hakim Ziyech play for Morocco?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2015 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 2017 – aged 24 (match)
Club career: 2012–present (15 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: Netherlands, United Kingdom, Turkey, Qatar, Morocco and Brazil
Club goals per game: 0.31 (100 in 324)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 46% of Moroccan internationals on record
Latest move: Botafogo F.R. (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Kolo Touré, Derick Ogbu and Papakouli Diop (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2012–2014	SC Heerenveen	Eredivisie	36	11
2014–2016	FC Twente	Eredivisie	68	30
2016–2020	AFC Ajax	Eredivisie	112	38
2020–2024	Chelsea F.C.	Premier League	64	6
2023–2024	Galatasaray S.K.	Süper Lig	18	6
2024–2025	Galatasaray S.K.	Süper Lig	5	0
2025	Al-Duhail SC	Qatar Stars League	9	1
2025–2026	Wydad Athletic Club	Botola Pro 1	12	8
2026–	Botafogo F.R.	Campeonato Brasileiro Série A	0	0
	Total		324	100

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2012	Netherlands U19	Under-19	1	0
2012–2013	Netherlands U20	Under-20	3	1
2013–2014	Netherlands U21	Under-21	3	2
2015–2024	Morocco	Senior	64	25

International goals (6)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	1 Sep 2017	Morocco 6–0 Mali	19 (pen)	World Cup Qualification
2	1 Sep 2017	Morocco 6–0 Mali	60	World Cup Qualification
3	1 Dec 2022	Canada 1–2 Morocco	4	FIFA World Cup
4	21 Nov 2023	Tanzania 0–2 Morocco	28	World Cup Qualification
5	24 Jan 2024	Zambia 0–1 Morocco	37	Africa Cup of Nations
6	7 Jun 2024	Morocco 2–1 Zambia	6 (pen)	World Cup Qualification

*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 Hakim Ziyech?

Hakim Ziyech was born on 19 March 1993, which makes him 33 years old.

Where was Hakim Ziyech born?

Hakim Ziyech was born in Dronten, Netherlands.

Which national team does Hakim Ziyech play for?

Hakim Ziyech plays international football for Morocco. He has 64 caps and 25 goals on record.

Which clubs has Hakim Ziyech played for?

Hakim Ziyech's recorded clubs are SC Heerenveen, FC Twente, AFC Ajax, Chelsea F.C., Galatasaray S.K., Al-Duhail SC, Wydad Athletic Club and Botafogo F.R..

What team does Hakim Ziyech play for now?

According to the latest data, Hakim Ziyech plays for Botafogo F.R..

How tall is Hakim Ziyech?

Hakim Ziyech is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Hakim Ziyech play?

Hakim Ziyech plays as a attacking midfielder and wing half.