Selim Amallah is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Khor Fakkan and the Morocco national team.
He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Throne for his contributions to football.
Amallah scored a crucial goal against Arsenal in the Europa League while playing for Standard Liège.
Biography
Early Life
Selim Amallah was born in Hautrage, Belgium, to a Moroccan father, Houcine Amallah, and a Belgian mother, Antoinette Caufriez, who also has Italian roots. Tragically, his mother passed away when he was just 14 years old, a loss that deeply affected him and inspired him to dedicate his performances to her memory.
Career
Amallah began his professional football career with Royal Excel Mouscron in 2015. After a year, he transferred to Royale Union Tubize-Braine, only to return to Mouscron in 2017. His career took a significant turn when he joined Standard Liège in 2019, where he made headlines by scoring crucial goals in high-stakes matches, including a notable performance against Arsenal in the Europa League. His talent was recognized when he received the Belgian Lion Award in November 2020, honoring him as the best player of Arab origin in Belgium.
In January 2023, Amallah signed with Real Valladolid in La Liga, where he continued to showcase his skills despite the team's relegation. He also had a brief stint with Valencia CF in 2023 before moving to Khor Fakkan Club in 2025.
International Career
On the international stage, Amallah chose to represent Morocco, making his debut in 2019. He scored his first goal for the national team in a match against Senegal in 2020 and was later named in Morocco's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where the team made an impressive run to the semifinals, finishing fourth.
Legacy
Selim Amallah's journey reflects resilience and dedication, both to his sport and in honoring his late mother. His contributions to Moroccan football, especially during the World Cup, have solidified his status as a key player in the national team, inspiring many young athletes in the process.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of matches played 15 April 2024
International
Scores and results list Morocco's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Amallah goal.
Amallah was born in Belgium and is of Moroccan and Italian descent. He chose to represent the Morocco national team at the international level and made his competitive debut in a 0–0 draw with Mauritania on 15 November 2019 in qualification match for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. On 9 October 2020, he scored his first goal for the Atlas Lions in a match against Senegal after being set up by Achraf Hakimi. He then provided an assist for Youssef En-Nesyri's goal in the 71st minute as Morocco won 3–1. On 10 November 2022, he was named in Morocco's 23-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Early career
Amallah was born in Hautrage, Belgium, to a Moroccan father, Houcine Amallah, and a Belgian mother of Belgian and Italian descent, Antoinette Caufriez. He is a cousin of fellow footballer Maximiliano Caufriez. Amallah began his senior career with Royal Excel Mouscron in 2015. He moved to Tubize in the following year, before returning to Mouscron in 2017.
Standard Liège
Amallah joined Standard Liège in 2019. On 12 December 2019, he scored Standard's second goal to put the club up on Premier League club Arsenal during the group stage of the Europa League; but Arsenal scored twice in the final 12 minutes to snatch a 2–2 draw. Three days later, he scored in Standard's 1–1 draw against his former club and rivals Anderlecht. On 1 October 2020, in a UEFA Europa League play-off match against Fehérvár, Amallah scored twice from the penalty-spot to help secure a 3–1 win and qualification to the group stage. In November 2020, he was awarded with the Belgian Lion Award, given to the best player of Arab origin playing in Belgium. He succeeded his compatriot, Mehdi Carcela, who won the previous two editions. On 13 March 2021, he scored the only goal as Standard defeated Eupen to reach the final of the Belgian Cup.
Valladolid
On 31 January 2023, Amallah signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga side Real Valladolid. He scored twice in seven appearances during the remainder of the season, as the club suffered relegation. On 29 August 2023,…
- Club
- Royal Excel Mouscron (2015–2016)
- Club
- Royale Union Tubize-Braine (2016–2017)
- Club
- Royal Excel Mouscron (2017–2019)
- Club
- Standard Liège (2019–2023)
- Club
- Real Valladolid (2023–2025)
- Club
- Valencia CF (2023–2024)
- Club
- Khor Fakkan Club (2025–)
- National team
- Belgium
- National team
- Morocco
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Officer of the Order of the Throne
Personal
His mother Antoinette died when he was 14 years old. Amallah has since played every game for her, and honored her at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he played an important role for Morocco, eventually reaching the semifinals and finishing the tournament in 4th place.
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron NemaneRoyale Union Tubize-Braine · 2018–2019- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011- Abass LawallKhor Fakkan Club · 2008–2009
Abdelfettah BoukhrissStandard Liège · 2010–2012
Abdoul TapsobaStandard Liège · 2020
Abdoulay DiabyRoyal Excel Mouscron · 2013–2015- Abdoulaï DembaKhor Fakkan Club · 1998–2001
- Achraf AchaouiStandard Liège
Adama TraoréRoyal Excel Mouscron · 2014–2014- Aderlan Leandro de Jesus SantosValencia CF · 2015
Adil RamiValencia CF · 2011–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Selim Amallah is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Belgium, he plays for Khor Fakkan and the Morocco national team.
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