Adam Maher is a Dutch professional footballer born in 1993 who plays as a midfielder.
Maher made his professional debut for AZ Alkmaar in December 2010, scoring a goal and becoming the youngest player to score in the Europa League.
Maher was part of the Netherlands squad for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup and made his senior debut in 2012.
Biography
Early Life
Adam Maher was born in Morocco in 1993 and moved to the Netherlands at a young age. His early life in the Netherlands set the stage for his future in football, where he would rise to prominence as a talented midfielder.
Career
Maher began his professional career with AZ Alkmaar, making his debut on December 15, 2010, in a UEFA Europa League match against FC BATE Borisov, where he notably scored a goal, becoming the youngest player to score in the Europa League. His time at AZ was marked by success, including scoring the first goal in the 2013 KNVB Cup Final, leading to a victory over PSV Eindhoven. In July 2013, Maher transferred to PSV Eindhoven for €6.5 million, where he continued to excel, contributing to the team's Eredivisie titles in the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons. After a brief return to AZ, he joined FC Utrecht in 2019 and later moved to Damac FC in 2022, followed by a loan to Al-Wakrah in 2024.
On the international stage, Maher represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-19, and U-21 teams. He made his senior debut for the national team in a friendly against Belgium in August 2012 and participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Maher has received several honors, including the Johan Cruijff Trophy in 2011–12 and multiple Eredivisie titles with PSV. His contributions to Dutch football, both at the club and international levels, have solidified his reputation as a skilled midfielder.
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Career & Clubs
Maher made his professional debut for AZ on 15 December 2010 in a 2010–11 UEFA Europa League game against FC BATE Borisov and scored a goal on his debut. He was the youngest player playing for a Dutch football club ever to score a goal in the Europa League and UEFA Cup. When AZ won the 2013 KNVB Cup Final Maher scored the first goal as they defeated PSV Eindhoven 2–1. On 1 July 2013, Adam Maher moved to PSV for a fee of €6.5 million. He signed a five-year contract and was one of 5 players that PSV signed. Maher returned to AZ in the 2018–19 season, before joining FC Utrecht in the summer of 2019. On 11 July 2022, FC Utrecht announced the departure of Maher to Damac FC on a permanent transfer. On 15 February 2024, Maher joined Qatar Stars League club Al-Wakrah on a six-month loan.
Club
As of match played 31 May 2023
International
As of 10 September 2013
Born in Morocco, Maher moved to the Netherlands at a young age. He was a member of the Netherlands squad for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. In February 2012, Maher was called at the preselection of the Dutch team by Bert van Marwijk. On 7 May 2012, he was named in the provisional list of 36 players for the Euro 2012 tournament, one of nine uncapped players to be chosen by Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk as part of the preliminary squad, but eventually did not make the final cut. He made his debut for the Netherlands in a friendly match against German club Bayern Munich. On 15 August 2012, Maher earned his first official cap under new manager Louis van Gaal in the 4–2 loss against Belgium in a friendly match. He later played in three competitive matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.
- Club
- AZ Alkmaar (2010–2013)
- Club
- PSV Eindhoven (2013–2018)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-17 football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-19 football team (2010–2011)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-21 football team (2011–2014)
- Club
- Netherlands national association football team (2012–)
- National team
- Netherlands
Legacy
AZ
KNVB Cup: 2012–13 PSV
Eredivisie: 2014–15, 2015–16 Johan Cruyff Shield: 2015, 2016 Individual
Johan Cruijff Trophy: 2011–12 Eredivisie Player of the Month: October 2019
Clubs
- Netherlands national association football team2012current
- Netherlands national under-17 football team2009–2010
- AZ Alkmaar2010–2013
- Netherlands national under-19 football team2010–2011
- Netherlands national under-21 football team2011–2014
- PSV Eindhoven2013–2018
Played together with
Aad BakNetherlands national association football team · 1956–1956
Aad de JongNetherlands national association football team · 1950–1952
Aad MansveldNetherlands national association football team
Ab FafiéPSV Eindhoven · 1968–1971- Abdelkrim El HadriouiAZ Alkmaar · 1998–2002
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2010
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2015
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2013–2015
- Abel XavierPSV Eindhoven · 1998–1999
Adamo NagaloPSV Eindhoven · 2024
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Identifiers & aliases
Adam Maher is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Morocco, he played for the Netherlands national team.
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