Zakaria Aboukhlal: profile
Zakaria Aboukhlal (born 18 February 2000 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a forward for Torino FC.
Aboukhlal's senior club career began in 2019 at PSV Eindhoven. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2019. The busiest spell of his career was at Toulouse FC (2022–2025): 76 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 162 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Aboukhlal has represented Morocco (2020–present), earning 21 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Comoros on 14 January 2022 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Rotterdam has produced 24 footballers in our database, including Garry Mendes Rodrigues, Mounir El Hamdaoui and Sidny Lopes Cabral.
Eligibility explained: Why does Zakaria Aboukhlal play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2020 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2022 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, France and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (29 in 162)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 41% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Torino FC (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Claude Makelélé, Carlos Kameni and Nader Ghandri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | PSV Eindhoven | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 |
| 2019–2022 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 69 | 9 |
| 2022–2025 |  Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 76 | 20 |
| 2025– |  Torino FC |
Serie A | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 162 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020– |  Morocco |
Senior | 21 | 3 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Jan 2022 | Morocco 2–0 Comoros | 88 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 27 Nov 2022 | Belgium 0–2 Morocco | 90 | FIFA World Cup |
*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 Zakaria Aboukhlal?
Zakaria Aboukhlal was born on 18 February 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Zakaria Aboukhlal born?
Zakaria Aboukhlal was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Which national team does Zakaria Aboukhlal play for?
Zakaria Aboukhlal plays international football for Morocco. He has 21 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Zakaria Aboukhlal played for?
Zakaria Aboukhlal's recorded clubs are PSV Eindhoven, AZ Alkmaar, Toulouse FC and Torino FC.
What team does Zakaria Aboukhlal play for now?
According to the latest data, Zakaria Aboukhlal plays for Torino FC.
How tall is Zakaria Aboukhlal?
Zakaria Aboukhlal is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Zakaria Aboukhlal play?
Zakaria Aboukhlal plays as a forward.
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