Professional footballer Hakim Ziyech is best known for his dribbling and long-passing abilities. The Moroccan player plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club, Chelsea as well as the Morocco national team.
The Morocco international wanted to resign from playing in the national team after he was called to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup however, he later rescinded his resignation and joined the team in Qatar.
Hakim Ziyech’s Biography
Hakim Ziyech was born on 19th March 1993 in Dronten, the Netherlands as the last and youngest child of his parents. He was raised side by side with his 7 siblings; which include 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.
The young player shares dual citizenship; being born in the Netherlands makes him Dutch by birth and a Moroccan because of his ancestry. This even affected his decision when it came to the time for him to decide which national color he was to wear.
At the moment, the footballer is 32 years old.
Meet Hakim Ziyech’s Family Members
There is almost close to nothing about his family since he knows how to keep most things about them in the bag. However, from the little investigation conducted, the media revealed the youngster shares a very close relationship with his older brother, Faouzi Ziyech, and his sister nicknamed Jam Ya. Fouzi was instrumental to his rise as a football star, while his sister showers him with love, care, and attention.
His childhood days were rather tough. This is because he lost his father at 10. The death came to him as a rude shock; he was devastated but his family was there for him being the youngest of them all.
His mother became his pillar of support following the demise of his father. That is why it is on record that the playmaker never forgets to praise and appreciate her efforts in his upbringing. She was also instrumental in success on and off the pitch.
His older brother Fauozi took on the role of a father to Ziyech. He was the one that mentored him and placed him in the care of a family friend when he started his training, before joining SC Heerenveen.
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Hakim Ziyech’s Salary and Net Worth
The midfielder currently earns an annual salary of 5,200, 000 pounds; with a weekly wage of 100, 000 pounds.
According to various media sites, he currently has an estimated net worth of $7 million. This amount was garnered throughout his playing career which started with SC Heerenveen, FC Twente, Ajax, and finally Chelsea.
His value in the transfer market is estimated to be around 17 million Euros. With his performance level, these amounts are expected to go up in the coming years.
Does He Have a Girlfriend?
Hakim Ziyech is a very secretive person. He hardly discusses personal issues with the media. This could be the reason the media cannot unravel the mysteries surrounding his relationship. However, there are speculations he is in a relationship with Aje Narie who was pregnant in 2020.
The midfielder has not uttered a word to anyone regarding the development. So, it remains a mystery.
The stunning Aje Narie is a content creator, influencer, and blogger born in Illinois, US. She attended Drexel University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
His Body Measurements
Hakim Ziyech is 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m) tall. The attacking midfielder who also plays on the wings weighs 70kg. With his height, he has the ideal height for an average midfielder.
Although height is not a determining element, it has been said to be a key factor in football due to the benefits it provides tall players on the pitch.
Others on the national team with a similar height as Hakim include Achraf Hakimi(5 ft 11 inches).
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5 Fast Facts About Hakim Ziyech
1. Hakim Ziyech’s Career Began in Reaal Dronten
While growing up, Ziyech played for the youth academy of Reaal Dronten and ASV Dronten before moving to Heerenveen academy.
On August 18, 2014, the footballer signed a three-year contract and joined Twente. While he was there, he soon became the captain of the club but was later stripped of the captaincy after he made disrespectful comments against the club.
After a stellar time at Twente, he signed for Ajax on a five-deal, with a reported transfer of €11m. He soon scored his first goal for Ajax in a 5-0 win over Willem II.
He joined Chelsea on 14 February 2020 for a transfer fee of about €40 million. The contract was later announced by Chelsea to be a five-year contract.
At the international level, Ziyech was initially eligible to play for either Netherlands or Morocco national team at international level. He played for the Dutch youth team before he decided to play for Morocco at the senior level.
On March 13, 2022, Hakim Ziyech rejected the call to represent the Morocco national football team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification due to the fact that he wanted to resign. However, he later changed his mind and rescinded his resignation to join the team for a friendly against Chile on 23 September 2022.
2. Suffered Depression When His father Passed On
Ziyech was devastated by the death of his father that suffered from depression at the time. But with the help of his family, he came out of it.
3. He Has a Unique Style
The right winger is known for his finishing, dribbling, long passes, technique as well as ability from free kicks. Also, he can manipulate the ball which can help him create plenty of chances for his team
4. Hakim Ziyech Has Been Nicknamed The Wizard by His Fans
Ziyech revealed a social media fan at Ajax called him wizard after a good game and the name never left him. Even after he left Ajax, people continued calling him ‘Wizard’ even on the streets.
5. He Has Earned Quite a Couple Awards and Honors
Throughout his career of more than one decade, Hakim has earned several titles including being selected as one of the 20 best players in the UEFA Champions League for the 2018-19 season. Also, he was ranked 29th in The Guardian’s list of the 100 best footballers in the world.
Take a look at some of the honors the Moroccan player has earned:
- Mars d’Or (Moroccan Player of the Year)
- Lion d’Or African Footballer of the Year: 2018
- FC Twente Player of the Year: 2014–15
- VP Eredivisie Best Player: 2015–16
- Goal Africa Team of the Year: 2017, 2018 and 2019
- FA Cup Team of the Year: 2020-21
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