Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 31 July 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Agadir, Morocco | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–2003 | Raja Casablanca | 0 | (0) |
2003–2004 | K.V.S.K. United | 0 | (0) |
2004–2005 | FC Eindhoven | 16 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Youssef Achami (born 31 July 1976 in Agadir) is a former Moroccan footballer.
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] [3]
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. [4] A spell in the Netherlands with FC Eindhoven followed. [5]
After he retired from playing football, Achami became a coach. He had spells as assistant manager at Wydad Casablanca and OC Safi. [6] [7]
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