Nourdin Boukhari
Encyclopedia
Nourdin Boukhari is a Dutch
-Moroccan
footballer. He currently plays for the Turkish club Kasımpaşa
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where he stood out for his technical skill and subsequently signed for Ajax
where he made his debut against FC Groningen on 1 September 2002. In 2006, he joined French league side Nantes
but in January 2007 he was loaned to AZ. Although not unsuccessful, AZ did not want to buy him and Boukhari had to return to Nantes, who were relegated. Boukhari was reluctant to play in the second division and on 7 July he returned to Sparta
, where he signed a contract for three years. Back at the club where it all started Boukhari became a captain and face of the 100 year Anniversary of the club.
After spending a season with Sparta Rotterdam, Boukhari was approached early in the transfer window by Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. However, the Saudi Arabian side refused to pay the transfer fee to Sparta. Instead of paying the fee, they decided to send a lawyer to declare that they wanted to cancel the deal. Al-Ittihad manager Gabriel Calderón
is reportedly unhappy about Boukhari's lack of match fitness. The Argentine boss does not think Boukhari can reach the desired level of fitness in the coming weeks. Therefore, he asked his board to cancel the transfer. However, the Eredivisie
side are no longer interested in the services of the tricky attacker. “The transfer is a done deal and we expect to receive the money into our account,” said director Peter Bonthuis. The Rotterdam side submitted a complaint to FIFA regarding the Saudi Arabian club's sudden change of action.
In January 2009 Boukhari signed a contract till the end of the season with NAC Breda
. In July 2009 he signed three-year deal with Kasimpasa SK in Turkey.
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
-Moroccan
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
footballer. He currently plays for the Turkish club Kasımpaşa
Kasimpasa S.K.
Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish...
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Club career
He started his career for SpartaSparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
where he stood out for his technical skill and subsequently signed for Ajax
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
where he made his debut against FC Groningen on 1 September 2002. In 2006, he joined French league side Nantes
FC Nantes Atlantique
Football Club de Nantes is a French association football club based in Nantes, Pays de la Loire. The club was founded on 21 April 1943, during World War II, as a result of local clubs based in the city coming together to form one big club. From 1992–2007, the club was referred to as FC Nantes...
but in January 2007 he was loaned to AZ. Although not unsuccessful, AZ did not want to buy him and Boukhari had to return to Nantes, who were relegated. Boukhari was reluctant to play in the second division and on 7 July he returned to Sparta
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
, where he signed a contract for three years. Back at the club where it all started Boukhari became a captain and face of the 100 year Anniversary of the club.
After spending a season with Sparta Rotterdam, Boukhari was approached early in the transfer window by Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. However, the Saudi Arabian side refused to pay the transfer fee to Sparta. Instead of paying the fee, they decided to send a lawyer to declare that they wanted to cancel the deal. Al-Ittihad manager Gabriel Calderón
Gabriel Calderón
Gabriel Humberto Calderón is a former Argentine football midfielder.Calderón played in several teams including Argentine Racing Club de Avellaneda and Club Atlético Independiente, Spanish Real Betis and French Paris Saint-Germain...
is reportedly unhappy about Boukhari's lack of match fitness. The Argentine boss does not think Boukhari can reach the desired level of fitness in the coming weeks. Therefore, he asked his board to cancel the transfer. However, the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
side are no longer interested in the services of the tricky attacker. “The transfer is a done deal and we expect to receive the money into our account,” said director Peter Bonthuis. The Rotterdam side submitted a complaint to FIFA regarding the Saudi Arabian club's sudden change of action.
In January 2009 Boukhari signed a contract till the end of the season with NAC Breda
NAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
. In July 2009 he signed three-year deal with Kasimpasa SK in Turkey.
International career
Boukhari chose to represent Morocco in international football. He made his international debut in a November 2001 friendly match against ZambiaZambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
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AFC Ajax
- KNVB CupKNVB CupThe KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
: 2005-06 - Dutch SupercupJohan Cruijff-schaalThe Johan Cruijff Schaal is a football trophy in the Netherlands named after legendary Dutch football player Johan Cruyff, also often referred to as the Dutch Super Cup. The winner is decided in one match only, played by the winner of the national football league and the winner of the national...
: 2002Johan Cruijff-schaal VIIThe match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal VII was held on 11 August 2002 between Eredivisie 2001-02 champions and KNVB Cup 2001-02 winners Ajax and Eredivisie runners-up PSV. Ajax won the match 3–1.-Match details:...
, 2005Johan Cruijff-schaal XThe match for the Johan Cruijff-schaal X was held on 5 August 2005 between Eredivisie 2004-05 champions and KNVB Cup 2004-05 winners PSV and Eredivisie runners-up Ajax. Ajax won the match 2–1.-Match details:...
External links
- Player profile - Sparta Rotterdam
- Career stats - Voetbal International
- Photo of Boukhari at Ajax website
- NFT stats
