Biography
Sofyan Amrabat (born 21 August 1996) is a highly skilled Moroccan professional footballer.
He plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United FC and represents the Morocco national team. Sofyan Amrabat is admired for his adaptability on the pitch, exceptional physical strength and excellent tackling skills.
Although still in the process of perfecting his game, Sofyan Amrabat shows great potential to become an elite player. There is no doubt that he will continue to play an important role for Morocco in the years to come.
Moroccan football player
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| Full name: | Sofyan Amrabat |
| Born: | August 21, 1996 (age 28) |
| Place of birth: | Huizen, Netherlands |
| Nationality: | Morocco |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.85 minutes |
| Parents: | Mohammed Amrabat |
| Siblings: | Nordin Amrabat |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | $3.5 million |
Early life and education
Sofyan Amrabat, a professional football prodigy, was born on August 21, 1996, in the picturesque town of Huizen in the Netherlands. Born to Moroccan parents, his father’s name is Mohammed Amrabat, while unfortunately, his mother’s name remains unknown.
Growing up with his older brother, Nordin Amrabat, Sofyan Amrabat’s childhood was certainly filled with brotherhood and shared experiences.
Upon his introduction to football, Sofyan Amrabat honed his skills through dedication and commitment within the Utrecht youth system, eventually becoming a proud graduate.
Career
Sofyan Amrabat’s football journey began in the Utrecht youth system in 2007, after his early days at HSV De Zuidvogels. After years of hard work, he made his first-team debut for Utrecht on 2 November 2014.
In 2017, he joined Feyenoord, signing a four-year contract with Utrecht for a fee of €4 million. In 2018, Sofyan Amrabat moved to Club Brugge, with Feyenoord receiving €2.5 million. He was loaned to Hellas Verona in 2019.
In January 2020, Hellas Verona exercised their option to buy Sofyan Amrabat from Club Brugge for €3.5 million but quickly sold him to Fiorentina for €20 million, with the possibility of paying a further €1.5 million in add-ons.
Despite moving to Fiorentina, Sofyan Amrabat remained on loan at Hellas Verona until the end of the 2019–20 season. His performances earned him the Hellas Verona Player of the Season award in July 2020.
On 26 September 2020, Sofyan Amrabat made his first appearance for Fiorentina in a 4–3 away win against Inter Milan. He continued to impress, playing the entirety of Fiorentina’s tense 2–1 defeat to West Ham United in the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final.
His senior debut for the Morocco national team came on 28 March 2017, in a 1–0 friendly win over Tunisia. Sofyan Amrabat was later named in Morocco’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Transfer news
Sofyan Amrabat has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United; however, as of 31 August 2023, the move has yet to materialise.
Manchester United have reportedly made a £1.7m loan bid for Sofyan Amrabat, but Fiorentina have quickly rejected the offer. According to sources, Fiorentina are determined to accept a substantial fee of around £20m to part with the player.
According to reports from England and Italy, Manchester United are actively negotiating a loan deal with an obligation to buy Sofyan Amrabat. Enzo Bucchioni, a reliable source, has revealed that the talks are focused on a loan offer that includes a mandatory purchase clause of €27 million. This suggests that Manchester United are keen to secure Amrabat’s services permanently after the initial loan period.
On 1 September 2023, Sofyan Amrabat’s deal to join Manchester United was reported to have been completed, meaning he will be a Manchester United player on loan.
Awards & Nominations
- Hellas Verona Player of the Season 2019-20
- 2020 Gazzetta dello Sport Serie A African Player of the Year
- IFFHS African Team of the Year 2022
- Laureus World Breakthrough Award 2023 (with Morocco national football team)
Social media
- Instagram handle: @sofyanamrabat
- Facebook: SAmrabatOfficial
- Twitter Name: @sofyan_amrabat
Personal life
Sofyan Amrabat, 28, has no children and is not in a relationship. Known to be a private person, he keeps his personal life out of the spotlight and does not share much about his romantic endeavors on social media platforms.
Sofyan Amrabat has no wife, children or girlfriend.
Net worth
Sofyan Amrabat, a talented Moroccan athlete, showcases his skills on the football field as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United FC and represents his country as a member of the Moroccan national team.
He excels at his sport, and Sofyan Amrabat also has an incredible net worth of nearly $3.5 million. He also receives a handsome annual salary of €1.6 million, nearly $1.8 million, from his time at Fiorentina.
