Biography
Who is Sofyan Amrabat?
Early life and career beginnings
Sofyan Amrabat was born in Huizen, in the Netherlands, on August 21, 1996. He comes from a family with Moroccan-Riffian roots and is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Nordin Amrabat. Growing up in the Netherlands, he developed his football skills within the Dutch youth system. He originally trained with HSV De Zuidvogels before joining the youth academy at FC Utrecht in 2007.
His professional path began in the Eredivisie when he made his first-team debut for FC Utrecht against Vitesse on November 2, 2014. Over the next few years, he gained valuable experience, eventually making 54 appearances for the club. This early development in the Netherlands served as the foundation for his later career in top European leagues.
Club football career
After his time at FC Utrecht, Sofyan signed with Feyenoord in 2017 on a four-year contract. His career path soon led him to Belgium, where he joined Club Brugge in 2018. The midfielder then experienced Italian football after being loaned to Hellas Verona in 2019. The Italian club eventually purchased him, and he later moved to Fiorentina in January 2020. During his time in Italy, he was recognized for his abilities, winning the Hellas Verona Player of the Season award for the 2019–2020 period.
In September 2023, he joined Manchester United on a loan deal. He made his Premier League debut against Burnley later that month. During his time in England, he became the first Moroccan player to win the FA Cup following the team's victory over Manchester City in the 2024 final. Following his time in England, he moved to the Turkish club Fenerbahçe in 2024, where he scored his first goal against Trabzonspor. Eventually, in August 2026, he signed with the Eredivisie club Ajax as a free agent.
International play and honours
Sofyan Amrabat has represented both the Netherlands and Morocco at the youth international level. Early in his development, he appeared for the Netherlands under-15 team. However, he ultimately chose to represent Morocco at the senior level. He made his debut for the Morocco national team on March 28, 2017, in a match against Tunisia.
He has been a key figure for his country, participating in multiple FIFA World Cups, including the 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he helped Morocco achieve a historic fourth-place finish. Also, he was part of the squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. For his services to the country, he was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Throne in 2022.
Birthday and age
Sofyan Amrabat was born on August 21, 1996, which makes Sofyan 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Sofyan shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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