Top 10 African Players in the world right now

#8. Hakim Ziyech - Morocco and Ajax

Ziyech is catching the eye of many top clubs with his performances

Hakim Ziyech might be a name that’s unfamiliar to many fans but is one that is likely to be remembered in the years to come.

Ziyech is a 24-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Ajax and has turned several heads with his brilliant attacking display.

The Moroccan international was one of the stars of the Ajax team that reached the final of the Europa league last season. In 2016/17, across all competitions, he scored 12 goals and assisted 18. In the league for Ajax alone, he scored 7 goals, assisted 11 and created 101 chances! That’s an amazing 3.9 chances per game!

He has started this season from where he left off last season with 3 goals and 1 assists in four league games so far.

On the international stage, he has represented Morocco 10 times and has scored 7 times. If he keeps up his current performance for both club and country, then it will only be a matter of time before top clubs fight for his signature.

Lest I forget, Ziyech is also a set-piece specialist.