Zakaria Loukili (born 25 January 2006) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malmö FF.

Zakaria Loukili
Personal information
Full name Zakaria Loukili
Date of birth 25 January 2006
Place of birth Copenhagen, Denmark
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfield
Team information
Current team
Malmö FF
Number 34
Youth career
2011–2023 Malmö FF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Malmö FF 6 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Sweden U17 9 (1)
2023 Sweden U19 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 November 2024

Background

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Born to Moroccan parents in Copenhagen, Loukili moved to Malmö in his youth.[1]

Career

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On 31 October 2024, Loukili signed for the senior team of Malmö FF. Prior to this, Loukili made several appearances in the academy and won P17 Allsvenskan with Malmö's U17 team in 2022.[2] Loukili made his debut appearance for Malmö FF, substituting teammate Lasse Berg Johnsen in the 81st minute in a 5–0 win against AIK.[3] His first start debut was in the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League league phase in a 0–1 loss against Greek side Olympiacos F.C.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Tonåringarna som vill ta över efter MFF:s stjärnor". Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ^ "Malmö FF skriver nya kontrakt med Loukili och Skogmar". Malmö FF (in Swedish). 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  3. ^ "MFF förnedrade AIK i seriefinalen - rycker i toppen". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  4. ^ "Malmö FF skriver nya kontrakt med Loukili och Skogmar". Malmö FF (in Swedish). 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-11-26.