From the Eredivisie to the Premier League, the Dutch-born midfielder had taken the football world by storm. But is now trying to get his career back on track in Turkey.
After four impressive years with Dutch clubs Heerenveen and FC Twente, Ziyech caught the attention of Ajax, who purchased the player for a reported transfer fee of €11million.
The move saw him make 112 appearances as Ajax won the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Cup, as well as reaching a Europa League final and a Champions League semi-final during his time there.
His consistent high-quality performances quickly made him one of the hottest properties in European football and this soon led to another transfer. On this occasion it was to Chelsea who acquired his services for a reported transfer fee of around £33.3million in the summer of 2020.
In his first season at Chelsea he helped the club win the Champions League, although he did not play in the final.
But the Morocco international found it hard to establish himself as a regular first-team player at Stamford Bridge and in August 2023 he completed a season-long loan move to Galatasaray.
The 30-year-old Morocco international, who joined the club in a £33.3million switch from Ajax during the summer of 2020, has made 107 appearances and scored 14 goals.
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Hakim Ziyech and his early days in the Eredivisie
A big break at Ajax
Hakim Ziyech and Chelsea
Ziyech's international career with Morocco
Personal life
Reported net worth
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