Sofyan Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat

Footballer

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As of 2026, Amrabat plays for AFC Ajax, continuing his career in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Sofyan Amrabat is a Moroccan-Dutch footballer born in 1996, known for his role as a defensive midfielder.

He was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the Throne for his contributions to football.

Biography

Early Life

Sofyan Amrabat was born in 1996 in Huizen, Netherlands, to parents of Moroccan-Riffian descent. Growing up in a football-loving family, he was inspired by his older brother, Nordin Amrabat, who also played for the Morocco national team. Sofyan's early passion for the sport led him to join the youth system of HSV De Zuidvogels before moving to FC Utrecht in 2007, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising player.

Career

Amrabat made his professional debut for FC Utrecht on November 2, 2014, against Vitesse. His impressive performances caught the attention of Feyenoord, where he signed a four-year contract in 2017. After a successful stint, he transferred to Club Brugge in 2018, and later, in January 2020, he was sold to Hellas Verona, where he won the Player of the Season award. His career continued to flourish at ACF Fiorentina, where he made a significant impact, including a notable appearance in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final.

In September 2023, Amrabat joined Manchester United on loan, further elevating his profile in European football. He has also been a key player for the Morocco national team, representing his country in various international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

Personal Life

Beyond the pitch, Sofyan Amrabat is known for his dedication to his roots and his family. He remains close to his brother Nordin, and together they represent a strong connection between Moroccan heritage and Dutch football. Amrabat's journey from the youth leagues in the Netherlands to the international stage exemplifies his hard work and commitment to the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Utrecht

Amrabat joined Utrecht's youth system in 2007 from HSV De Zuidvogels. He made his first-team debut for Utrecht against Vitesse on 2 November 2014.

Feyenoord

Amrabat joined Feyenoord in the summer of 2017. He signed a four-year contract and Utrecht received a transfer fee of €4 million.

Club Brugge

In August 2018, he joined Belgian team Club Brugge on a four-year contract, with Feyenoord receiving €2.5 million. He was sent on loan to Italian club Hellas Verona in August 2019.

Hellas Verona

In January 2020, Hellas Verona exercised their option to purchase Amrabat from Club Brugge for €3.5 million. They immediately sold him to Fiorentina for a transfer fee of €20 million, with the deal containing potential add-ons of €1.5 million. Amrabat remained on loan at Hellas Verona until the end of the 2019–20 season, as he was not permitted to play for more than two clubs during the season. In July 2020, he won Hellas Verona's Player of the Season award.

Fiorentina

Amrabat made his debut for Fiorentina in a 4–3 loss to Inter Milan on 26 September 2020. He started and played every minute of Fiorentina's 2–1 defeat to West Ham United in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final.

Loan to Manchester United

Amrabat joined Manchester United on loan from Fiorentina on 1 September 2023, on a deadline day until the end of the 2023–24 season. Manchester United paid Fiorentina a loan fee of £8.5 million, with the deal…

International career

Netherlands under-15 team

Amrabat was eligible to represent the Netherlands or Morocco at international level. At first, he represented the Netherlands, making four appearances at under-15 level.

Morocco

Amrabat was selected in the Morocco under-17 national team for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He made three appearances at the tournament. On 28 March 2017, Amrabat made his senior debut for the Morocco national team in a 1–0 friendly win over Tunisia. In May 2018, he was named in Morocco's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. On 10 November 2022, Amrabat was named in Morocco's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As Morocco clinched 4th place in the tournament, his strong performances led to an increase of interest for his services across Europe. Amrabat appeared for Morocco at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations where he was sent off in the 83rd minute of the team's 2–0 loss to South Africa in the round of 16. On 11 December 2025, Amrabat was called up to the Morocco squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On 26 May 2026, Amrabat was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 May 2026

International

As of match played 9 July 2026

Club
FC Utrecht (2014–2017)
Club
Netherlands national under-15 football team (2010–2010)
Club
Morocco national under-17 football team (2013–2013)
Club
Morocco men's national football team (2017–)
Club
Feyenoord Rotterdam (2017–2018)
Club
Club Brugge K.V. (2018–2020)
Club
Hellas Verona FC (2019–2020)
Club
ACF Fiorentina (2020–2025)
Club
Manchester United F.C. (2023–2024)
Club
Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2024–2025)
Club
Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2025–2026)
Club
Real Betis Balompié (2025–2026)
Club
AFC Ajax (2026–)
National team
Morocco

Trophies & Awards

Award
Officer of the Order of the Throne

Personal

Personal life

Amrabat was born in Huizen in the Netherlands, to parents of Moroccan-Riffian descent. He is the younger brother of former Morocco international Nordin Amrabat.

Clubs

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Moroccan-Dutch association football player (born 1996)

Position

defensive midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Sofyan Amrabat is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club Ajax. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Morocco national team.

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