Top 10 biggest losses in market value of Moroccan players since July 2023
HIBAPRESS-RABAT-According to Africafoot
The market value of a footballer varies depending on several criteria, including his performance on the pitch and his situation at the club. As the summer transfer window approaches, Africafoot reveals the 10 Moroccan players who have suffered the biggest losses in market value since July 2023, according to figures from Transfermarkt.
#1 Sofyan Amrabat
Because of his situation at Manchester United, Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat is logically the Moroccan player who has suffered the most losses in market value. Its rating fell by 8 million euros (-26.7%) and currently stands at 22 million euros.
Sofyan Amrabat’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
According to the latest information, Fiorentina are ready to sell the midfielder at a reduced price. This season, the Atlas Lion has played 23 matches for just 1,169 minutes of play and has neither scored nor offered an assist. He will return to Italy this summer where he is under contract until 2025 with the Viola. Sofyan Amrabat earns a salary of 3,950,240 euros per year, the equivalent of 2,567,656,000 FCFA.
#2 Hakim Ziyech
Hakim Ziyech’s situation has not improved since his departure from Chelsea. Loaned with obligation to purchase to Galatasaray by the Blues, the right winger has only played in 19 matches for 1,011 minutes of play this season. However, he scored 5 goals and made 4 assists.
Hakim Ziyech’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
The market value of the Moroccan international has fallen by 6.5 million euros (-40.6%) since last summer and is currently valued at 9.5 million euros. Hakim Ziyech earns 3,587,500 euros per year (2,331,875,000) at Galatasaray.
#3 Eliesse Ben Seghir
AS Monaco midfielder Eliesse Ben Seghir has suffered a loss in value of 3 million euros since July 2023 and is in our ranking. Currently, he is worth 15 million euros. However, he is one of the 10 Africans in the top 50 best football prodigies at NXGN 2024.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is linked to the Monegasque club until June 2027. Very little use this season, he only appeared in 12 matches for 302 minutes of play. His tally shows 1 goal and 1 assist. Eliesse Ben Seghir earns 600,000 euros (390,000,000 FCFA) per year with the Monegasques.
#4 Abde Ezzalzouli
Since his transfer to Real Betis from FC Barcelona, Moroccan left winger Abde Ezzalzouli has scored 5 goals in 32 matches played in all competitions. Its market value has decreased by 3 million euros (-20%) since July 2023.
Abde Ezzalzouli career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
Pushed towards the exit because of his not convincing enough performances, the Moroccan international is nevertheless in the sights of several clubs, including AC Milan and teams in Saudi Arabia. Linked to Real Betis until June 2028, the 22-year-old is valued at 12 million euros. Abde Ezzalzouli earns a salary of 800,000 euros (520,000,000 FCFA) per year.
#5 Anass Zaroury
As a result of his lack of playing time, Moroccan left winger Anass Zaroury has lost 3 million euros (-25%) of his market value since July 2023. He is currently listed at 9 million euros.
Under contract until June 2028 with Burnley FC, the Moroccan international has been on loan to Hull City since February 1. This season, he has scored 2 goals and made 3 assists in 21 matches in all competitions. Anass Zaroury receives a salary of 906,348 euros, the equivalent of 589,126,200 FCFA.
#6 Ilias Chair
Attacking midfielder Ilias Chair, despite his indisputable starting status in the Queens Park Rangers team, is one of the 10 Moroccan players who have lost the most in market value, with a drop of 3 million euros (-30%) since July. He is currently valued at 7 million euros on Transfermarkt.
Ilias Chair background, transfer costs, remuneration and more
The 26-year-old is under contract with Queens Park Rangers until June 30, 2025 with an option to extend for another year. This season, he has played 42 matches in the Championship. With a playing time of 3,568 minutes, his counter shows 5 goals and 6 assists. Ilias Chair is paid 417,115 euros (271,124,750 FCFA) per year.
#7 Youssef En-Nesyri
Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri is also part of our top 10 with a loss in market value of 2 million euros (-10%) since July 2023. He is listed at 18 million euros.
Under contract with Sevilla FC until June 2025, the Moroccan international is still part of the top 10 most expensive Moroccan players. Youssef En-Nesyri earns a salary of 6,420,000 euros per year (4,231,159,625 FCFA).
Youssef En-Nesyri career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
This season, the 26-year-old striker has recorded 16 goals and 3 assists in 35 matches in all competitions.
#8 Imran Louza
Central midfielder Imrân Louza, on loan to FC Lorient from Watford since the winter transfer window, has scored 1 goal and made 3 assists in 9 Ligue 1 matches. However, he is one of the players whose market value has fallen since July 2023 , with a loss of 2 million euros (-22.2%).
Imran Louza’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
Under contract with Watford until June 2028, the 24-year-old is worth 7 million euros. Imran Louza earns an annual salary of 1,869,920 euros (1,226,008,468 FCFA) thanks to his contract with Watford.
#9 Walid Cheddira
Center forward Walid Cheddira, loaned to Frosinone this season from Naples, suffered a loss of market value of 1.5 million euros (-20%). Currently, it is listed at 6 million euros.
Walid Cheddira’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
Under contract with Naples until June 30, 2028, Walid Cheddira earns an annual salary of 280,000 euros, the equivalent of 183,510,000 FCFA in Italy. This season, he has scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist in 34 matches in all competitions.
#10 Romain Saïss
Loaned to Al Shabab, in Saudi Arabia, by the Qatari club Al Sadd SC, Romain Saïss is 10th in our ranking with a loss of market value of 1.5 million euros (-30%). His contract with Al Sadd ends in June 2025.
Valued at 3.5 million euros on Transfermarkt, Romain Saïss was paid 1,760,000 euros (1,144,000,000 FCFA) per year during his time at Besiktas. This season, he played 23 matches in all competitions for Al Shabab. He scored 4 goals in the Saudi Pro League.
