Youssef Achami Explained

Youssef Achami
Birth Date:31 July 1976
Birth Place:Agadir, Morocco
Position:Forward
Years1:–2003
Years2:2003–2004
Years3:2004–2005
Clubs3:FC Eindhoven
Caps1:0
Caps2:0
Caps3:16
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:4

Youssef Achami (born 31 July 1976 in Agadir) is a former Moroccan footballer.

Club career

Achami was part of the generation of Raja Casablanca players who experienced a period of exceptional success, with the club winning six consecutive Botola titles and two Moroccan Throne Cups. Achami helped Raja Casablanca win the 2000 CAF Super Cup[1] and scored a goal for the club in the group stage of the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship.[2]

In 2003, Achami moved abroad, joining Belgian third division side K.V.S.K. United Overpelt-Lommel where he led the club in scoring with 15 goals.[3] A spell in the Netherlands with FC Eindhoven followed.[4]

After he retired from playing football, Achami became a coach. He had spells as assistant manager at Wydad Casablanca and OC Safi.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: The Namibian. Raja Casablanca win African Super Cup. 8 March 2000.
  2. News: Le Matin. Historique des participations marocaines au "Mondialito". fr. 10 December 2017.
  3. Web site: nieuws.marokko.nl. Youssef Achami naar FC Eindhoven. nl. 10 June 2004.
  4. Web site: Voetbal International. Youssef Achami. 2008-12-28.
  5. Web site: www.msport.ma. Le Wydad engage un entraîneur adjoint et récupère une star avant le derby. fr. 29 October 2019.
  6. Web site: sport.le360.ma. Youssef Achami claque la porte de l’OCS. fr. 19 August 2020.