Aatif Chahechouhe

Aatif Chahechouhe (; born 2 July 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. Born in France, he played for the Morocco national team.

Club career

Born in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France to Moroccan parents, Chahechouhe holds French citizenship. Having played for a number of teams in the French lower leagues, Chahechouhe joined AS Nancy on 9 July 2009 after a short stint with Championnat de France amateur side Olympique Noisy-le-Sec. On 24 April 2010, he made his professional debut in a league match against Montpellier.

He joined Bulgarian side Chernomorets Burgas in January 2012 and scored 10 goals in 15 matches, attracting the attention of Turkish Süper Lig side Sivasspor, who paid a €500,000 transfer fee that summer.

Chahechouhe finished the 2013–14 season as the Süper Lig's top-scorer with 17 goals, helping Sivasspor to a fifth-place finish and qualification to the UEFA Europa League. Towards the end of the season, he received his first international call up for Morocco national team's friendly match with Gabon.

On 13 January 2021, Chahechouhe agreed with another Süper Lig club BB Erzurumspor. His contract was terminated on 22 April in same year.

International career Chahechouhe made his debut for Morocco on 23 May 2014 against Mozambique.

Career statistics Scores and results table. Morocco's goal tally first:

+ International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1 23 May 2014 Estádio de São Luís, Faro, Portugal 3–0 4–0 Friendly