Youness Mokhtar

Youness Mokhtar (born 29 August 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in the Netherlands, Mokhtar has represented both his native country and Morocco internationally at youth level.
Club career
Early career
Mokhtar formerly played for Eindhoven, Twente, Al-Nassr and PEC Zwolle.
In April 2019, he signed a contract with Stabæk. The club announced on 3 June 2019 that Mokhtar had left the club by mutual agreement.
Columbus Crew SC
On 19 July 2019, Mokhtar signed with Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer as a free transfer. He made his debut on 10 August 2019 in a 2–2 draw against FC Cincinnati in the first Hell Is Real Derby in MLS, coming on as a substitute for Luis Díaz. He scored his first goal for the team about a month and a half later on 29 September 2019 in a 2–0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Mokhtar would make eight total appearances in the 2019 season.
Mokhtar remained with the team for the 2020 season. He scored important goals during the MLS is Back Tournament, scoring in the 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati and scoring the lone goal in a 1–0 win over Atlanta United, helping the team win their group. He was frequently used as both a starter and a substitute during the season, scoring three goals in 19 appearances, ten of which were starts. Columbus declined their contract option on Mokhtar following their 2020 season.
On 25 January 2021, Mokhtar joined Dutch Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag for the remainder of their season.
In March 2023, Mokhtar returned to the Netherlands to join Eindhoven on a deal until the end of the season.
International career
Mokhtar was born in the Netherlands to parents of Moroccan descent. He was first called up to the Netherlands U17 squad, followed by a couple appearances with the Netherlands U19. Mokhtar then switched federations and joined the Morocco U20 team. Mokhtar was last called up by the Morocco U23s.
Honours
Columbus Crew
MLS Cup: 2020
References
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Living people
1991 births
Dutch sportspeople of Moroccan descent
Dutch men's footballers
Moroccan men's footballers
Footballers from Utrecht (city)
Men's association football wingers
PSV Eindhoven players
FC Eindhoven players
PEC Zwolle players
FC Twente players
Jong FC Twente players
Al Nassr FC players
MKE Ankaragücü footballers
Stabæk Fotball players
Columbus Crew players
ADO Den Haag players
Raja CA players
Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia F.C. players
Eerste Divisie players
Eredivisie players
Saudi Pro League players
Süper Lig players
Eliteserien players
Major League Soccer players
Botola players
Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
Netherlands men's youth international footballers
Morocco men's youth international footballers
Morocco men's under-20 international footballers
Moroccan expatriate men's footballers
Dutch expatriate men's footballers
Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia
Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey
Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in Norway
Expatriate men's footballers in Norway
Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Norway
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Expatriate men's footballers in Indonesia
Moroccan expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia