1. Overview
Hakim Ziyech (حكيم زياشḤakīm ZiyāšArabic; ⵃⴰⴽⵉⵎ ⵣⵉⵢⴰⵛḤakim ZiyacBerber languages; Dutch pronunciation: Hakim ZiyechHakim ZiyeshDutch) is a professional footballer born on 19 March 1993, known for his roles as a right winger and attacking midfielder. He is currently the captain of the Morocco national team and plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail. Ziyech earned the nickname "The Wizard of Amsterdam" from supporters of his former club, Ajax, due to his exceptional skill on the field. His surname's original spelling is sometimes noted as Ziyach, pronounced "Ziyesh" (as he himself stated), which has led to various pronunciations and spellings across different regions.
Ziyech began his professional career at Dutch club SC Heerenveen in 2012, later moving to FC Twente and then Ajax, where he achieved significant success. His time at Ajax, particularly the 2018-19 season, was highly productive, as he contributed to the club's domestic double and a deep run in the UEFA Champions League. In 2020, he transferred to Premier League club Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. Following his spell at Chelsea, he joined Süper Lig club Galatasaray before moving to Al-Duhail.
Internationally, Ziyech chose to represent Morocco, the country of his heritage, despite being eligible to play for the Netherlands, where he was born. He has participated in multiple FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, playing a pivotal role in Morocco's historic semi-final run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Beyond his on-field achievements, Ziyech is recognized for his strong commitment to social causes, notably donating all his earnings and bonuses from international play to various charities and national team staff since 2015, and publicly supporting humanitarian causes, such as the Palestinian cause. His playing style is characterized by incisive finishing, skillful dribbling, precise long passes, advanced technique, and proficiency in free kicks.
2. Early life
2.1. Childhood and Background
Hakim Ziyech was born on 19 March 1993, in Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands. He is the youngest of nine children, with five boys and four girls in his family. His parents were Moroccan immigrants from Tafoughalt, a Berber village in the tribal confederation of Aït Iznassen, located near Berkane in northeastern Morocco. Like many Moroccans who immigrated to Belgium and the Netherlands between the 1960s and 1990s, Ziyech's father left Morocco in 1967 with his two older sons, Faouzi and Hicham, to work in a metal factory in the Netherlands. Ziyech's mother joined her husband in the Netherlands at the age of eighteen and stayed at home, raising their large family in Dronten. Hakim holds dual Dutch and Moroccan nationality.
Growing up in the southern part of Dronten, Ziyech spent countless hours playing football on the local "Cruyff Court" esplanade opposite his home with his brothers and neighborhood friends. It was there he honed his first skill moves, and football quickly became his passion. He often arrived at school half an hour early with a ball in hand, played during lunch breaks, and returned to the streets to play more after school. He fondly recalled how "the whole neighborhood would start screaming" whenever he nutmegged an older kid. During his childhood, Ziyech admired and regularly watched Ajax stars like Wesley Sneijder, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Rafael van der Vaart on television. In a 2019 interview with UEFA, he mentioned that he also loved watching players of the caliber of Ronaldinho and Zinedine Zidane, watching their videos on YouTube every day when he was ten years old.
On 23 December 2003, at the tender age of ten, Ziyech experienced a profound personal tragedy with the death of his father, Mohamed Ziyech, who had suffered from a neuromuscular disease for several months. This loss deeply affected him, leading him to engage in youth crime. His mother was left to raise eight children on family allowances and unemployment benefits. Two of his older brothers, who had previously been part of the academies of PEC Zwolle and Heerenveen, returned to prison for burglary and retired from football early. His brother Faouzi later stated, "Our last hope in the family was Hakim. Fortunately, he was able to quickly realize what was wrong, having four brothers who went down the wrong path." At the age of twelve, Ziyech himself became demotivated and initially decided to quit football.
2.2. Youth Career and Challenges
Despite his early struggles, Ziyech was guided back to football by Aziz Doufikar, a staff member at his hometown club Reaal Dronten and the first Moroccan national to play in the Eredivisie. Doufikar became a significant source of motivation for Ziyech's football career, acting as a "second father" figure. Ziyech also found encouragement from his older brother Faouzi, who urged him not to give up. He spent his afternoons in indoor gyms, playing two-on-two matches with friends in Dronten. At fourteen, he visited his father's grave in Morocco for the first time.
Upon his return to the Netherlands, Ziyech was invited for trials with professional clubs SC Heerenveen and Ajax. While Ajax found him "too small" for their academy, Heerenveen scouts were impressed. In 2007, he left his home in Dronten to join SC Heerenveen's academy, where he was placed with a foster family in Heerenveen, Friesland. However, his early years at the academy were turbulent. Ziyech struggled with delinquency, alcohol, and drug problems, dropping out of school at age sixteen. Doufikar noted that Ziyech "drank, smoked and did drugs a lot," often coming home late and sometimes drunk. Despite a good relationship with his Armenian foster family, he spent evenings until five in the morning in the neighborhood drinking alcohol and using hard drugs.
Ziyech himself recalled that football was a dominant part of his life, but he "had to sort through a lot of my friends who were going adrift." He openly stated that he was once "quite an annoying Moroccan kid" and that he "felt compelled to work harder" due to societal perceptions. He even resorted to selling hard drugs to help provide for his family's needs. To divert him from this destructive path, Doufikar consistently engaged Ziyech in indoor football, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the sport. At sixteen, despite being one of the best players in his team at an indoor tournament, he was the only one not offered a contract, leading him to question himself. During this tournament in Tiel, he met Mustapha Nakhli, who would become his agent until 2022. Nakhli took Ziyech under his mentorship at eighteen, and they shared an apartment in the Zuidas neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuid for three years, a period during which Ziyech left his foster family and focused more seriously on football.
3. Club career
Hakim Ziyech's professional club career has seen him progress through various Dutch, English, and Turkish clubs, establishing himself as a highly influential attacking player with a keen eye for goal and assist.
3.1. SC Heerenveen
Ziyech's journey in professional football began at SC Heerenveen, where he developed from their youth academy into a first-team regular.
3.1.1. 2012-13 season
In April 2012, Ziyech signed his first professional contract with Heerenveen, a two-year deal. His unofficial debut came on 10 July 2012 in a friendly match against amateur club Be Quick Dokkum, where he scored his first goal with a remarkable free kick. This performance impressed head coach Marco van Basten, securing Ziyech a spot in the squad for the UEFA Europa League. On 2 August 2012, he made his formal debut for Heerenveen in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the 2012-13 UEFA Europa League, playing 53 minutes against FC Rapid București. His Eredivisie debut followed on 10 August, in a 2-0 loss to NEC.
3.1.2. 2013-14 season
The 2013-14 season marked Ziyech's breakthrough at Heerenveen. He scored his first competitive goal for the club on 10 August 2013, in a 2-0 win over NAC Breda. On 23 August, he provided two assists in an exciting 3-3 draw with Ajax. He continued his impactful performances, scoring and assisting in a 5-2 victory against RKC Waalwijk on 8 November. In the KNVB Cup, he scored two goals against AZ Alkmaar on 18 December, including a last-minute penalty to force a shootout, though Heerenveen was eventually eliminated 6-5 on penalties after Ziyech missed his. Days later, on 21 December, he scored twice and provided an assist in a dominant 5-1 away win over AZ Alkmaar in the league. Ziyech maintained his form into 2014, scoring in a 2-2 draw with Roda on 18 January and in a 3-1 win over FC Groningen on 9 February. On 27 April, he scored once and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Utrecht after coming on as a substitute. His sharp through passes to leading scorer Alfred Finnbogason drew significant attention, and he was hailed by Voetbal International as a "classical number 10 with a golden left foot."
3.2. FC Twente
Ziyech's transfer to FC Twente saw him take on a more central and influential role, despite facing internal club issues.
3.2.1. 2014-15 season
On 18 August 2014, Ziyech joined Twente for 3.50 M EUR, signing a three-year contract and taking the number 10 shirt, after reportedly turning down an offer from Feyenoord. After a slow start, he quickly found his form, becoming the key player for a struggling Twente side. On 5 October, he scored once and assisted in a 2-2 draw with AZ Alkmaar. He bagged a brace in a 2-2 draw with Willem II on 6 March 2015. His playmaking ability was evident on 10 May when he provided three assists in a 3-0 home win over FC Dordrecht. In the final league match, on 17 May, he scored twice and assisted in a 3-1 away victory against his former club Heerenveen. Ziyech concluded the season with 11 goals and 15 assists in the Eredivisie, establishing himself as a prominent attacker in the league.
3.2.2. 2015-16 season
For the 2015-16 season, Ziyech was appointed captain of Twente. However, he was stripped of the captaincy in early January 2016 after making critical comments against the club's management and publicly requesting a transfer. Despite the controversy, this season was Ziyech's most prolific in the Eredivisie, as he scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists. He was involved in over 80% of Twente's total 43 goals that season, earning him the "Player of the Week" honors from Voetbal International and Algemeen Dagblad for his individual brilliance. A notable performance included a 3-2 comeback win against Willem II on 3 April, where he scored two goals from free kicks and assisted another, leading to critics comparing his influence to that of Johan Cruyff.
In the summer 2016 transfer window, despite his impressive performances, Ziyech's transfer was complicated by Twente's administrative irregularities and financial difficulties, which raised concerns about potential relegation. Clubs waited for a reduced price, and no serious offer close to Twente's 15.00 M EUR valuation materialized. Ziyech continued to play for Twente at the start of the 2016-17 season, even scoring two goals in a 2-1 victory against Sparta Rotterdam on 27 August, again earning "Player of the Week" accolades. He ultimately left Twente with a record of 30 goals and 27 assists in 68 Eredivisie matches, contributing to 57 goals in total.
3.3. AFC Ajax
Ziyech's move to Ajax marked a period of significant domestic and European success, solidifying his reputation as one of the Eredivisie's premier players.
3.3.1. 2016-18: Initial seasons and European final
On 30 August 2016, Ziyech signed a five-year deal with Ajax for a reported transfer fee of 11.00 M EUR. His debut for Ajax came on 15 September in a UEFA Europa League group stage match against Panathinaikos, where he received a red card in the 79th minute in a 2-1 win. Six days later, on 21 September, he scored his first goal for Ajax in a 5-0 KNVB Cup victory over Willem II. His first league goal for the club came on 2 October in a 3-2 win over Utrecht. He continued to be a key contributor in the Europa League, scoring in a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo on 20 October and again in the reverse fixture, a 3-2 win on 3 November.
In the 2017-18 season, Ziyech scored the opening goal in a 2-1 defeat to Heracles Almelo on 12 August 2017 and followed up with a goal in a 3-1 win over FC Groningen on 20 August. On 9 September, he missed a penalty but scored just five minutes later in a 3-0 win over PEC Zwolle. He provided key assists, including one in an 8-0 rout of NAC Breda on 18 November and another in a 5-1 victory over Roda JC on 26 November. Ziyech scored in a 3-1 win over Excelsior on 14 December. He notably missed a penalty against his former club FC Twente in the KNVB Cup Round of 16 on 20 December, leading to Ajax's elimination via a penalty shootout. He scored an injury-time goal in a 3-1 win over NAC Breda on 4 February 2018, and another in a 4-2 away win over Roda three days later. On 18 March, he netted twice in a 5-2 away victory against Sparta Rotterdam, and on 19 April, he scored in a 4-1 win over VVV-Venlo.
Despite being recognized as one of the "best players in the Eredivisie," Ziyech's performances were inconsistent, and his frequent ball losses sometimes led to boos from Ajax supporters. He publicly criticized these fans, stating, "They should know themselves. I think it's hypocritical to praise the same play only when the result is good." This tension culminated on 15 April 2018, after a 3-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven that clinched PSV the title, when Ziyech was reportedly physically struck by waiting supporters as the team bus returned to the stadium. Following this incident, he deleted all Ajax-related posts from his social media. Three days later, during a home game against VVV-Venlo, he was met with a mix of applause and boos from the crowd.
3.3.2. 2018-20: Domestic double and departure
The 2018-19 season was a triumphant period for Ziyech and Ajax. Despite initial uncertainty regarding his future, including a failed personal agreement with AS Roma due to Ajax's high transfer demands, he remained with the club. A minor controversy arose when Ajax, without his consent, reassigned his number 10 shirt to new signing Dušan Tadić, changing Ziyech's number to 22.
However, Ziyech's performance soared. On 25 July 2018, he scored in a 2-0 win over SK Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, followed by another goal in a 3-1 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the play-off round on 22 August. His impact in the Champions League group stage led to a breakthrough in the knockout rounds, where he scored an equalizer in a 2-1 first-leg loss against Real Madrid in the round of 16 on 13 February 2019. He scored again in the stunning 4-1 second-leg victory at the Bernabéu, which eliminated the defending champions. Ajax then went on to eliminate Juventus to reach the semi-finals. On 30 April, Ziyech assisted the only goal in the semi-final first leg away to Tottenham Hotspur. In the dramatic second leg on 8 May, he scored Ajax's second goal, but Tottenham's late comeback led to a 3-2 defeat, with Ajax being knocked out on away goals (3-3 aggregate).
In August 2019, Ziyech signed a new three-year contract with Ajax. In the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League group stage, he scored one goal each in a 3-0 away win against Valencia CF and a 2-0 away win over Lille. Despite his efforts, Ajax was eliminated from the group stage after a 1-0 home loss to Valencia. This highly successful period culminated in Ajax winning the domestic double (Eredivisie and KNVB Cup) in 2018-19, with Ziyech being instrumental.
3.4. Chelsea FC
Ziyech's transfer to Chelsea marked his move to the Premier League, where he continued to add significant trophies to his name.
3.4.1. 2020-21 season: European champion
On 14 February 2020, Chelsea announced an agreement with Ajax for Ziyech's transfer, with a fee of 40.00 M EUR, potentially rising to 44.00 M EUR with add-ons. He officially joined the Premier League club for the 2020-21 season, signing a five-year contract. His league debut came on 17 October 2020 as a substitute in a 3-3 home draw against Southampton. On 28 October, he scored his first Chelsea goal in a 4-0 away win over FC Krasnodar in the Champions League. Three days later, Ziyech made his first league start, contributing a goal and an assist in a 3-0 away win over Burnley, becoming the first Chelsea player since Diego Costa to score in his first two starts across all competitions. In Chelsea's next league match, he provided two assists and was named man of the match in a 4-1 victory against Sheffield United. His impressive start saw him register two goals and three assists in his first four appearances for Chelsea.
In the 2020-21 FA Cup, Ziyech played in every round. On 17 April 2021, he scored the decisive goal in Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City. On 29 May 2021, Chelsea won the UEFA Champions League final 1-0 against Manchester City. Although Ziyech did not play in the final, he was a crucial part of Chelsea's Champions League campaign, starting ten matches and scoring two goals, including one against Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 at Stamford Bridge. With this victory, he became the third Moroccan player to win the competition, following Munir and Achraf Hakimi.
3.4.2. 2021-22 season: UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles
Ziyech continued his trophy-winning streak with Chelsea in the 2021-22 season. On 11 August 2021, he scored against Villarreal CF in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup final, helping Chelsea secure their first UEFA Super Cup title in 23 years after winning on penalties. He was unfortunately subbed off shortly before half-time with an arm injury after a challenge for a header. On 2 November, he scored the only goal in a 1-0 away victory over Malmö FF in the Champions League, equaling Marouane Chamakh's record of eight goals, making him the joint-highest scoring Moroccan in the competition's history.
In the Premier League, Ziyech scored in a 1-1 draw against Brighton on 18 January 2022. On 23 January, he scored a spectacular curling shot against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 victory, a goal that was nominated for Chelsea's Goal of the Season. On 12 February, Ziyech was a substitute as Chelsea won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup title, adding another major trophy to his collection. Later, on 20 February, he scored a late goal against Crystal Palace in a 1-0 win.
3.4.3. 2022-23 season: Dip in form and failed loan move
The 2022-23 season saw a dip in Ziyech's form and playing time. A significant event during the January transfer window was his failed loan move to Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer collapsed after Chelsea reportedly submitted the wrong documents before the deadline, which were rejected by the LFP. Despite the disappointment, Ziyech remained at Chelsea and concluded the season with 24 appearances across all competitions.
3.5. Galatasaray SK
Ziyech's career saw a new chapter begin in Turkey with Galatasaray, initially on a loan deal.
3.5.1. 2023-24: Loan season
On 19 August 2023, Süper Lig side Galatasaray announced that Ziyech had arrived in Istanbul to finalize his transfer. He completed a season-long loan move to Galatasaray on 20 August, with an obligation for the club to make the transfer permanent later.
Ziyech made his debut on 16 September 2023, coming off the bench in the second half of a 4-2 home win against Samsunspor, where he provided an assist to Mauro Icardi. On 20 September, he made his first start in a 2-2 UEFA Champions League group stage draw with FC Copenhagen. Three days later, on 23 September, he scored his first goal for Galatasaray in a 2-1 away win at İstanbul Başakşehir. His strong performances led to his nomination for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year by the CAF on 1 November. On 29 November, he scored a brace against Manchester United in a UEFA Champions League group stage match, contributing to his team's efforts. His loan season culminated in Galatasaray winning the 2023-24 Süper Lig title and the 2023 Turkish Super Cup, with Ziyech playing an important role in their success.
3.5.2. 2024-25: Permanent transfer and contract termination
On 28 June 2024, Ziyech's move to Galatasaray was made permanent. However, his tenure as a permanent player was short-lived, as on 29 January 2025, Galatasaray announced the mutual termination of Ziyech's contract with the club.
3.6. Al-Duhail SC
Following his departure from Galatasaray, Hakim Ziyech made a transfer to the Qatar Stars League. On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Ziyech had joined Al-Duhail.
4. International career
Hakim Ziyech's international career has been marked by his pivotal choice to represent Morocco, periods of conflict with national team coaches, and ultimately, a triumphant return culminating in a historic World Cup run.
4.1. National Team Choice
Born in the Netherlands to a Moroccan family, Ziyech was eligible to represent either the Netherlands or the Morocco national team at the international level. He played for various Dutch national youth teams, including the under-19, under-20, and under-21 squads. He received his first call-up to the senior Netherlands squad in May 2015 for friendly matches against the United States and Latvia, but he declined due to injury.
In September 2015, Ziyech made the significant decision to confirm his choice to represent Morocco on the international stage. He later explained his reasoning, stating that he felt a lack of trust from the KNVB (Dutch football association). He cited his limited playing time with the Dutch youth teams and his disappointment at being left out of the first senior national team selection under coach Danny Blind as the "final straw" that led him to choose Morocco.
4.2. Morocco National Team
Ziyech made his debut for the Moroccan national team on 9 October 2015, in a 1-0 defeat to the Ivory Coast. His first two goals for Morocco came on 27 May 2016, in a 2-0 victory over the Congo. On 4 September, Ziyech scored in a 2-0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe during a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
4.2.1. Controversies and Retirement
In January 2017, Morocco manager Hervé Renard controversially omitted Ziyech from both the preliminary and final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Renard cited Ziyech's playing style and character as reasons, and despite injuries to other players, Ziyech was not called up as a replacement. Ziyech subsequently rejected a last-minute call-up, stating that he would not accept any further invitations as long as Renard was the national team's coach. Some commentators, like Khalid Sinouh, suggested that political tensions between French-Moroccan and Dutch-Moroccan players might have influenced the decision. Renard later apologized for the incident.
Ziyech returned to the national side on 1 September 2017, scoring in a dominant 6-0 win over Mali in a qualifying match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was then selected for the final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the tournament, he started all three group stage matches, but Morocco was eliminated early.
Another significant period of conflict arose in September 2021 when manager Vahid Halilhodžić omitted Ziyech from the national team squad, citing a "poor attitude" and accusing him of feigning injury. Halilhodžić stated, "For the first time in my coaching career, I saw a national team player who doesn't want to train and claims to be injured, although tests have shown he can play. I won't tolerate it." Ziyech denied these claims. This led to his exclusion from Morocco's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad.
On 8 February 2022, Ziyech announced his retirement from international football at the age of 28 due to the ongoing fallout with Halilhodžić. He reaffirmed this decision on 13 March 2022, rejecting Halilhodžić's invitation to represent Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification - CAF third round against DR Congo.
4.2.2. Return and 2022 FIFA World Cup
The strained relationship between Ziyech and Halilhodžić finally ended when Halilhodžić was sacked in August 2022, replaced by Walid Regragui. Following this change, Ziyech rescinded his retirement and rejoined the national team for a friendly against Chile on 23 September 2022.
Ziyech played a pivotal role in Morocco's historic run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He excelled as the team advanced to the semi-finals, becoming the first African team ever to achieve this feat. During the tournament, he scored a goal and provided an assist. He played in all group stage matches, notably scoring in Morocco's 2-1 victory over Canada. In the Round of 16 match against Spain, Ziyech confidently converted his penalty in the shootout, contributing to Morocco's 3-0 victory. Although he sustained a minor injury before the semi-final clash against France, he was still able to feature in the match where Morocco ultimately lost 2-0.
5. Style of play
Hakim Ziyech is renowned for his distinctive playing style, which combines exceptional technical ability with a creative and direct approach. He primarily operates as a right winger or an attacking midfielder.
Ziyech typically adopts a wide starting position before driving infield with the ball, utilizing his stronger left foot. From these central areas, he poses a significant threat, either with powerful shots, precise through balls, or dangerous crosses. He is particularly adept at playing deft, dipping balls over defensive lines, which can suddenly create one-on-one scoring opportunities for teammates who time their runs effectively. His movement off the flank also creates space, allowing the right-back to overlap and contribute to the attack.
His ability to manipulate the ball is impressive, enabling him to create numerous chances for his team. Ziyech possesses excellent balance, speed, and acceleration, allowing him to easily evade opponents and fashion shooting chances for himself, rather than always opting for a cross down the line. When he gets into a shooting position from distance, he typically curls his foot around the ball, aiming for the far corner of the net.
The constant threat Ziyech poses by moving infield draws defenders towards him, opening up gaps for other attacking players. Conversely, his teammates are aware that when Ziyech drives towards goal, they should make runs that pull defenders away, thus creating more space for him to shoot.
Throughout his career, Ziyech has received high praise for his footballing intelligence and skill. In 2013, then-Heerenveen coach Marco van Basten described him as a "wonderful player" who was "dexterous and perceptive" and a "threat with the ball," stating that there was "nothing to teach him" in footballing terms. In 2014, Rafael van der Vaart identified Ziyech as a potential successor, praising his "special" qualities, "tricky moves," and "amazing shot," particularly highlighting his "really amazing" left foot. Despite sometimes being criticized for high ball loss, especially during his time at Twente where he often had to take risks for the team, critics like Roberto Miset of De Volkskrant argued that this very aspect made him "interesting to watch" and brought "depth" to the team's play. His defensive contributions, notably his work rate and dedication, were also a factor in Chelsea's decision to sign him.
6. Personal life and values
Hakim Ziyech is a Muslim and his personal values are characterized by a deep commitment to philanthropy and social justice.
Since joining the Morocco national team in 2015, Ziyech has consistently donated all earnings and bonuses received from international play to various charities or to the staff of the national team. This generous stance highlights his dedication to social equity and his desire to contribute positively to society beyond his football career.
On 15 October 2023, Ziyech publicly expressed his support for the Palestinian cause, cautioning against media disinformation and sharing the phrase "From river to sea, Palestine will be free." This action underscored his willingness to take a public stand on humanitarian issues.
While fluent in Dutch and English, Ziyech is not fluent in Darija, the Moroccan dialect of Arabic. For this reason, he often addresses Moroccan fans and journalists in English.
7. Achievements and awards
This section details the major titles and individual honors Hakim Ziyech has accumulated throughout his illustrious career.
Ajax
- Eredivisie: 2018-19
- KNVB Cup: 2018-19
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2019
- UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2016-17
Chelsea
- UEFA Champions League: 2020-21
- UEFA Super Cup: 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
- FA Cup runner-up: 2020-21, 2021-22
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2021-22
Galatasaray
- Süper Lig: 2023-24
- Turkish Super Cup: 2023
Morocco
- FIFA World Cup fourth place: 2022
Individual
- (Mars d'Or) Moroccan Footballer of the Year: 2016
- UMPF Best Moroccan player abroad: 2019
- Ajax Player of the Year: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20
- SC Heerenveen Player of the Year: 2013-14
- FC Twente Player of the Year: 2014-15
- Ajax Goal of the Season: 2019-20
- Eredivisie VP Player of the Year: 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19
- Eredivisie Player of the Month: October 2018, August 2019
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2017-18
- Eredivisie Team of the Year: 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19
- Eredivisie Top Assists: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 (shared with Dušan Tadić)
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2018-19
- Goal Africa Team of the Year: 2017, 2018, 2019
- France Football African Team of the Year: 2018, 2019, 2020
- CAF Team of the Year: 2019
- IFFHS CAF Men Team of The Year: 2020
- FA Cup Team of the Year: 2020-21
- The Guardian 100 best footballers in the world: 29th place (2019)
Orders
- Order of the Throne: 2022
7.1. Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Heerenveen II | 2012-13 | Beloften Eredivisie | 33 | 14 | - | - | - | - | 33 | 14 | ||||
| Heerenveen | 2012-13 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2013-14 | Eredivisie | 31 | 9 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 0 | 36 | 11 | |||
| 2014-15 | Eredivisie | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 36 | 11 | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 13 | |||
| Twente | 2014-15 | Eredivisie | 31 | 11 | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | 0 | - | 38 | 15 | ||
| 2015-16 | Eredivisie | 33 | 17 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 34 | 17 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Eredivisie | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 68 | 30 | 6 | 4 | - | 2 | 0 | - | 76 | 34 | ||||
| Ajax | 2016-17 | Eredivisie | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 13 | 2 | - | 42 | 10 | ||
| 2017-18 | Eredivisie | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | - | 39 | 9 | |||
| 2018-19 | Eredivisie | 29 | 17 | 3 | 0 | - | 17 | 5 | - | 49 | 22 | |||
| 2019-20 | Eredivisie | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | - | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 9 | ||
| Total | 112 | 39 | 7 | 1 | - | 45 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 165 | 50 | |||
| Chelsea | 2020-21 | Premier League | 23 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | - | 39 | 6 | |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 23 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 8 | |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 24 | 0 | ||
| Total | 64 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 107 | 14 | ||
| Galatasaray | 2023-24 | Süper Lig | 18 | 6 | - | - | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 | ||
| 2024-25 | Süper Lig | 5 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |||
| Total | 23 | 6 | - | - | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 8 | ||||
| Al-Duhail | 2024-25 | Qatar Stars League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 4 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 340 | 106 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 82 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 465 | 133 | ||
7.2. International statistics
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | |
| Total | 64 | 25 | |
:Morocco score listed first, score column indicates score after each Ziyech goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 May 2016 | Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier, Morocco | 6 | Congo | 1-0 | 2-0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 2-0 | ||||||
| 3 | 4 September 2016 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco | 8 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4 | 11 October 2016 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco | 9 | Canada | 2-0 | 4-0 | Friendly |
| 5 | 3-0 | ||||||
| 6 | 1 September 2017 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco | 10 | Mali | 1-0 | 6-0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 3-0 | ||||||
| 8 | 23 March 2018 | Stadio Olimpico, Turin, Italy | 14 | Serbia | 1-0 | 2-1 | Friendly |
| 9 | 9 June 2018 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia | 18 | Estonia | 2-0 | 3-1 | Friendly |
| 10 | 9 September 2018 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco | 22 | Malawi | 1-0 | 3-0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 11 | 16 November 2018 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco | 23 | Cameroon | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 12 | 2-0 | ||||||
| 13 | 16 June 2019 | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco | 25 | Zambia | 1-1 | 2-3 | Friendly |
| 14 | 2-2 | ||||||
| 15 | 13 November 2020 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco | 36 | Central African Republic | 2-1 | 4-1 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 16 | 3-1 | ||||||
| 17 | 17 November 2020 | Reunification Stadium, Douala, Cameroon | 37 | Central African Republic | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 18 | 17 November 2022 | Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 43 | Georgia | 2-0 | 3-0 | Friendly |
| 19 | 1 December 2022 | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar | 46 | Canada | 1-0 | 2-1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup |
| 20 | 18 June 2023 | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 53 | South Africa | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 21 | 21 November 2023 | Tanzania National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 55 | Tanzania | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 22 | 24 January 2024 | Laurent Pokou Stadium, San-Pédro, Ivory Coast | 59 | Zambia | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 23 | 7 June 2024 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco | 62 | Zambia | 1-0 | 2-1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 24 | 6 September 2024 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco | 64 | Gabon | 1-0 | 4-1 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 25 | 2-0 |