Sofyan Amrabat
Moroccan-Dutch association football player (born 1996)
Sofyan Amrabat: profile
Sofyan Amrabat (born 21 August 1996 in Huizen, Netherlands) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for AFC Ajax.
Amrabat made the step into senior football with FC Utrecht in 2014. He has played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 2014. His most appearances came at ACF Fiorentina (2020–2025), where he made 85 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 273 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Amrabat has represented Morocco (2017–present), earning 78 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Morocco at under-17 level. Before committing to Morocco, he had represented Netherlands U15.
Nationality explained: Why does Sofyan Amrabat play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom, Turkey and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (6 in 273)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 61% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- AFC Ajax (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Zion Suzuki, Yahia Fofana and Omar El Kaddouri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | FC Utrecht | Eredivisie | 42 | 0 |
| 2017–2018 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 21 | 1 |
| 2018–2020 | Belgian Pro League | 25 | 1 | |
| 2019–2020 | Serie B | 34 | 1 | |
| 2020–2025 | Serie A | 85 | 1 | |
| 2023–2024 | Premier League | 21 | 0 | |
| 2024–2025 | Süper Lig | 26 | 2 | |
| 2025–2026 | Süper Lig | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025–2026 | La Liga | 17 | 0 | |
| 2026– | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | – | – |
| Total | 273 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Netherlands U15 | Under-15 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | Under-17 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017– | Senior | 78 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sofyan Amrabat?
Sofyan Amrabat was born on 21 August 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Sofyan Amrabat born?
Sofyan Amrabat was born in Huizen, Netherlands.
Which national team does Sofyan Amrabat play for?
Sofyan Amrabat plays international football for Morocco. He has 78 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sofyan Amrabat played for?
Sofyan Amrabat's recorded clubs are FC Utrecht, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Club Brugge K.V., Hellas Verona FC, ACF Fiorentina, Manchester United F.C., Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Real Betis Balompié and AFC Ajax.
What team does Sofyan Amrabat play for now?
According to the latest data, Sofyan Amrabat plays for AFC Ajax.
How tall is Sofyan Amrabat?
Sofyan Amrabat is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Sofyan Amrabat play?
Sofyan Amrabat plays as a defensive midfielder.