Athlete
Hakim Ziyech
footballer
Hakim Ziyech is a Moroccan football star known for his creativity, passing, and left-footed brilliance. After successful spells with Heerenveen, Twente, Ajax, Chelsea, Galatasaray, and Al-Duhail, he returned to Morocco with Wydad AC. He is best remembered internationally for helping Morocco reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and for winning the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.
Early Life
Hakim Ziyech was born in Dronten, the Netherlands, to Moroccan parents. He grew up in a difficult environment after losing his father at a young age, with football becoming an important outlet in his life. He developed through the youth academies of Reaal Dronten, ASV Dronten, and Heerenveen before becoming a professional footballer.
Education
There is no publicly available information regarding Ziyech's formal education. His primary focus from a young age was football development through professional academies.
Career
Ziyech began his professional career with Heerenveen in 2012 before moving to FC Twente in 2014, where he established himself as one of the Eredivisie's best attacking players. In 2016, he joined Ajax and became a star, helping the club reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2019 while producing goals and assists at an elite level.
In 2020, he signed for Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. After spells with Galatasaray and Al-Duhail, he returned to Morocco in 2025 by signing for Wydad AC, one of Africa's most successful clubs.
Internationally, Ziyech chose Morocco over the Netherlands and became one of the country's greatest modern footballers. He played a key role in Morocco's historic run to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, the best-ever World Cup performance by an African nation.
Key Achievements
1. UEFA Champions League Winner (2020–21)
2. UEFA Super Cup Winner (2021)
3. FIFA Club World Cup Winner (2021)
4. Eredivisie Champion with Ajax (2018–19, 2020–21)
5. KNVB Cup Winner with Ajax
6. Turkish Süper Lig Champion with Galatasaray (2023–24)
7. FIFA World Cup Semi-finalist with Morocco (2022)
8. UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season Nominee (2018–19)
Net Worth
Hakim Ziyech's estimated net worth is between US$20 million and US$30 million, accumulated through contracts with Ajax, Chelsea, Galatasaray, Al-Duhail, Wydad AC, and various endorsement deals.
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Quick Facts
Fact Details
Full Name Hakim Ziyech
Date of Birth 19 March 1993
Birthplace Dronten, Netherlands
Nationality Moroccan & Dutch
Height 1.80 m
Position Right Winger / Attacking Midfielder
Preferred Foot Left
Current Club Wydad AC
National Team Morocco
Nickname The Wizard
Market Value Approximately €2.5 million