Player Profile
Sofyan Amrabat (Arabic: سفيان أمرابط, Berber languages: ⵙⵓⴼⵢⴰⵏ ⴰⵎⵕⴰⴱⵟ; born 21 August 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis, on loan from Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe, and the Morocco national team. Amrabat is a graduate of Utrecht's youth system. He made his first-team debut for the club in November 2014, and went on to make 54 appearances for them in total, before being signed by Feyenoord in 2017. One year later, he joined Belgian team Club Brugge, who loaned him to Italian club Hellas Verona in August 2019. Verona purchased him and immediately sold him to Fiorentina in January 2020. He joined Manchester United on loan in September 2023, winning the FA Cup. Born in the Netherlands, Amrabat played youth international football for both the Netherlands and Morocco. He made his senior international debut for Morocco in March 2017, and has represented the country at two FIFA World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations.
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Iconic Moments
Amrabat was named in the 2022 World Cup Team of the Tournament for his relentless defensive midfield performances, often described as a one-man army.
Transformed Morocco's defensive solidity, winning the ball repeatedly against Spain and Portugal in back-to-back knockout victories.
Was the midfield anchor of Morocco's run to the World Cup semi-finals, winning more duels than any midfielder.
His tireless performances were central to the first African team reaching a World Cup semi-final.
Amrabat joined Manchester United on loan in summer 2023 following his World Cup performances, confirming his status as a sought-after midfielder.
A testament to his World Cup impact that one of the world's biggest clubs came calling.
Played in the 2024 FA Cup final during his loan spell at Manchester United from Fiorentina.
His World Cup reputation earned him a move to one of the world's biggest clubs.