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Hakim Ziyech
Born in the Netherlands, he chose to play for his parents' Morocco.
- From: Netherlands
- Known as: athlete
- Their tie: moroccan roots
- When: 2015–today
The story
Hakim Ziyech was born in Dronten to parents from Tafoughalt, an Amazigh village in north-east Morocco. He chose Morocco over the Netherlands, captained the side in the 2022 World Cup semi-final run and has given his national-team earnings to charity.
Where in Morocco
- Tafoughalt: his parents' village
Sources, checked 2026-11-15
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