Zakaria Labyad
Encyclopedia
Zakaria Labyad is a Moroccan
footballer playing for PSV as a midfielder
in the Dutch Eredivisie
. The player has previously represented the Netherlands U-17
team at international level before switching his allegiance to Morocco
and playing for them at the Under-23 level.
. Labyad made his debut in the senior team on 25 February 2010 in a UEFA Europa League home match against Hamburger SV
, coming on as a substitute for Otman Bakkal
in the 71st minute. Three days later, Labyad also made his debut in the Eredivisie, coming on as a substitute for Balázs Dzsudzsák
in a match against RKC Waalwijk
. On 18 April 2010, Labyad made his first appearance in the starting line-up in a home match against FC Groningen. Labyad's selection in the starting line-up paid immediate dividends, with him scoring two goals in the 3–1 victory. In the last match of the 2009–10 season, Labyad was again in the starting lineup in a 1–1 draw against AZ Alkmaar.
, where he played every game although the team failed to progress beyond the group stage. In 2011, Labyad represented Morocco at the Under-23 level.
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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 playing for PSV as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
in the Dutch 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....
. The player has previously represented the Netherlands U-17
Netherlands national under-17 football team
The Netherlands national under-17 football team represents Netherlands in international football at this age level and is controlled by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB, the governing body for football in Netherlands...
team at international level before switching his allegiance to Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
and playing for them at the Under-23 level.
Club career
Having come through the youth program, in January 2009 Labyad extended his contract with PSV until the summer of 2012. Before joining PSV, Labyad played for USV ElinkwijkUSV Elinkwijk
Utrechtse Sportvereniging Elinkwijk, known as USV Elinkwijk is a Dutch football club, based in Utrecht. It currently competes in the Hoofdklasse.-History:...
. Labyad made his debut in the senior team on 25 February 2010 in a UEFA Europa League home match against Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
, coming on as a substitute for Otman Bakkal
Otman Bakkal
Otman Bakkal is a Dutch international footballer of Moroccan origin who plays professionally for PSV as an attacking midfielder. He is currently on loan to Feyenoord.-Club career:...
in the 71st minute. Three days later, Labyad also made his debut in the Eredivisie, coming on as a substitute for Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák is a Hungarian footballer who plays for Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala and the Hungarian national team as a winger.- Early life :...
in a match against RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
. On 18 April 2010, Labyad made his first appearance in the starting line-up in a home match against FC Groningen. Labyad's selection in the starting line-up paid immediate dividends, with him scoring two goals in the 3–1 victory. In the last match of the 2009–10 season, Labyad was again in the starting lineup in a 1–1 draw against AZ Alkmaar.
International career
Labyad was a member of the Dutch squad for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
, where he played every game although the team failed to progress beyond the group stage. In 2011, Labyad represented Morocco at the Under-23 level.
Personal life
Labyad has said that he looks up to former PSV team-mate Ibrahim Affelay, stating “Ibrahim is my idol. I have a lot of respect for him, not only because he plays in the same position as me, but also because as a person, he’s someone I look up to.” Labyad continues to live in Utrecht with his family, so he has to commute by train every day to Eindhoven. He is following an education in "Sport & Activity" at the ROC Eindhoven.Statistics
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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....
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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....
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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....
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