Youssef Achami
Moroccan footballer
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Youssef Achami (born 31 July 1976 in Agadir) is a former Moroccan footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 July 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Agadir, Morocco | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Club career
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]
