Who is Sofyan Amrabat, the Moroccan iron tank midfielder?

Who is Sofyan Amrabat, the Moroccan iron tank midfielder?

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM

The Moroccan, Sofyan Amrabat, performed exemplarily in the World Cup in 2022, sparking interest from top clubs such as Liverpool. The midfielder inspired his country to its first semi-final appearance in the World Cup and the African continent.

Sofyan Amrabat’s age
Sofyan Amrabat of Morocco reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. Photo: David Ramos
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The talented athlete Sofyan Amrabat plays number 5 for AEK Athens F.C. and the Morocco national team. He teamed well with his national team to conquer the world, linking up well with stars such as Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi.

Profile summary

Full name

Sofyan Amrabat

Birth date

21st August 1996

Age

26 years old( As of January 2023)

Nationality

Dutch-Moroccan

Birthplace

Huizen, Netherlands

Gender

Male

Current residence

Italy

Ethnicity

Moroccan

Height in feet

6'1"

Height in centimetres

185cm

Weight in kilograms

70kg

Weight in pounds

154 lbs

Hair colour

Black

Parents

Mohammed Amrabat

Siblings

Nordin Amrabat

Religion

Muslim

Current team

Fiorentina

Sofyan Amrabat's age

The star athlete was born on 21st August 1996 in Huizen, Morocco. Therefore he is 26 years old as of January 2023. The star also weighs 70 kg or 154 pounds. He is a tall figure and stands at 185cm or 6'1".

Sofyan Amrabat’s family

The star has an older brother named Nordin, who inspired him to play football. The two look alike and have been mistaken for twins. His father's name is Mohammed Amrabat.

Sofyan Amrabat’s current team and salary

Sofyan Amrabat is currently in a contract with Fiorentina, reportedly earning a salary of $36,200 per week. His net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

Sofyan Amrabat's transfer news

Due to the star's exemplary performance in the World Cup, top clubs have been interested in the talented midfielder. Some interested clubs include Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Liverpool. Liverpool is considered a front-runner in a bid to turn around their horrendous start of the season by their standards.

Sofyan Amrabat’s current team
Kylian Mbappe battles for possession with Sofyan Amrabat during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. Photo: Shaun Botterill
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The English giants are reportedly preparing a €40 million fee, with Fiorentina expected to accept only offers upward of €50 million.

What position does Sofyan Amrabat play?

Sofyan, the midfielder plays number 5 for AEK Athens F.C. He played for the Morocco national team and represented them in the just concluded 2022 Qatar World Cup, which Argentina and Lionel Messi won. Together with his teammates, he achieved the most remarkable feat an African team has ever in reaching the semi-finals.

Sofyan Amrabat’s Instagram

The Moroccan star's Instagram handle is @sofyanamrabat. He has over 3.2 million followers as of 5 January 2023. At the time of writing, it appears he does not have a Twitter or a Facebook account.

Sofyan Amrabat contract
Sofyan Amrabat in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. Photo: Jose Breton
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Why is Morocco called Mar?

Morocco gained independence from France in the 1950s. Therefore, due to french influence, the country's name is Maroc; hence FIFA uses Mar as the abbreviation.

Sofyan Amrabat is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. He proved his quality in Qatar's 2022 World Cup by edging out giants such as Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. He has sparked interest from top European clubs.

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