Mohamed Hamony Explained

Mohamed Hamony
Fullname:Mohamed Zine El Âbidine Hamony
Birth Place:Casablanca, Morocco
Birth Date:5 August 2006
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Le Havre
Youthyears3:2020–
Youthclubs3:Le Havre
Youthyears2:2019–2020
Youthclubs2:US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole
Youthyears1:2017–2019
Youthclubs1:FC Rouen
Years1:2024-
Clubs1:Le Havre II
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Morocco U17
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Morocco U18
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:00:15 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Mohamed Zine El Âbidine Hamony (Arabic: محمد زين العبدين حموني; born 5 August 2006) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a winger for French club Le Havre and the Morocco national under-17 football team.[1]

Early life

From Casablanca,[2] Hamony arrived in Rouen, France at the age of eleven years-old. He spent two years in Rouen before spending a season at QRM. He arrived at Le Havre AC at the age of 13 years-old.[3]

Career

At Le Havre AC he was part of their U17 team which reached the semi-finals of the French U17 championships. He signed a professional contract with the club in May 2023.[4] [5] His performances at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup reportedly led to a number of top division clubs across Europa monitoring his play.[6]

International career

In April 2023, he was selected to represent Morocco national under-17 football team for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.[7] His side reached the final of the tournament.[8]

In October 2023, he made his debut for the Morocco U18 side against England U18.[9] That month, he was selected for the Morocco U17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[10] Hamony won plaudits for his performance for Morocco U17 in Indonesia.[11] He was singled out for man of-the match awards as his side reached the latter ends of the tournament.[12] [13]

Style of play

He is described as a left winger.[14] At the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Hamony finished the group stage with the second highest number of successful dribbles per match (4.3) twinned with a success percentage of 76%.[15]

Personal life

His mother is Moroccan and his father is from Guadeloupe.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: M.Hamony. 26 November 2023. Soccerway.
  2. Web site: Mercato OL: the revelation of the U17 world tracked. Daily Mercato. 26 November 2023. 24 November 2023. Clement. Vales.
  3. Web site: French Football Weekly. OL, Dortmund and Ajax in the footsteps of Moroccan phenomenon Mohamed Hamony. November 24, 2023. Manu. Tournoux.
  4. Web site: HAC: A “PRO” INTERN CONTRACT FOR ARGNEY, HAMONY, MOSENGO AND GUERTI. Footnormand.fr. 26 November 2023. May 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Bolanarede.pt. Moroccan youngster highlighted at the U17 World Cup followed by several European clubs. 24 November 2023. 26 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Ajax is competing with Dortmund and Lyon for the next purchase. Soccernews.nl. 26 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
  7. Web site: CAN U17 Algeria: Said Chiba retains 26 players (final list). FRMF.Ma. 26 November 2023. 27 April 2023.
  8. Web site: CAN U17: King Mohammed VI congratulates the selection of Morocco. Yabiladi.com. 26 November 2023. 20 May 2023.
  9. Web site: ENGLAND U18 VS. MOROCCO U18. Soccerway. 14 October 2023. 26 November 2023.
  10. Web site: WKU17: Said Chiba announces World Cup selection. 11Lions.nl. 26 November 2023. 23 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Ajax is looking for a Moroccan prodigy who will impress at the O17 World Cup. Voetbalprimeur.nl. 26 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
  12. Web site: Allfootball. Moroccan wonderkid being monitored by OL, Dortmund, Ajax and Stuttgart. 26 November 2023.
  13. Web site: Mohamed Hamony, the new Moroccan star who shines at the U17 World Cup. Bladi.net. 26 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
  14. Web site: U17 WORLD CUP: A MOROCCAN REVELATION PANICS EUROPE!. Africatopsports. 26 November 2023. November 26, 2023. Maïmouna. Sane.
  15. Web site: Foot Mercato. 26 November 2023. OL, Dortmund and Ajax in the footsteps of Moroccan phenomenon Mohamed Hamony. Sebastien. Denis. 24 November 2023.
  16. Web site: Half Of Europe Bids For The New Moroccan Pearl Mohamed Hamony. Rue20.com. 26 November 2023. November 26, 2023.