Hicham Zerouali
Moroccan footballer (1977-2004)
Morocco
Forward
Hicham Zerouali: profile
Hicham Zerouali (born 17 January 1977 in Rabat, Morocco) was a Moroccan footballer who played as a forward. He died on 5 December 2004.
Zerouali started out at FUS de Rabat in 1996. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1996 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Aberdeen F.C. (1999–2002): 37 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 37 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Zerouali represented Morocco (1999–2004), earning 17 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 26 January 2002 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Rabat has produced 52 footballers in our database, including Mohamed Timoumi, Abdelmajid Lamriss and Abdallah Lamrani.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2002 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2004 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Morocco, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (11 in 37)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 9% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- FUS de Rabat (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Suffo, Abdou Traoré and Marwane Saâdane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1999–2002 |  Aberdeen F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 37 | 11 |
| 2002–2003 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | FUS de Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | FAR Rabat |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 37 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 | Morocco |
Senior | 17 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 Jan 2002 | Burkina Faso 1–2 Morocco | 23 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 26 Jan 2002 | Burkina Faso 1–2 Morocco | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Hicham Zerouali born?
Hicham Zerouali was born in Rabat, Morocco.
Which national team does Hicham Zerouali play for?
Hicham Zerouali played international football for Morocco. He has 17 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Hicham Zerouali played for?
Hicham Zerouali's recorded clubs are FUS de Rabat, Aberdeen F.C., Al-Nassr and FAR Rabat.
How tall is Hicham Zerouali?
Hicham Zerouali is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Hicham Zerouali play?
Hicham Zerouali played as a forward.
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