Aziz Doufikar

Aziz Doufikar (; born 3 October 1963) is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as an offensive midfielder.

Career Born in Casablanca, Doufikar moved to the Netherlands when he was 10 years old and started playing football at local amateur side SV Lelystad '67. He then spent time at the Ajax academy. Doufikar was the first Moroccan professional football player in the Netherlands. He played in the Eredivisie for PEC Zwolle and Fortuna Sittard. Doufikar also spent time playing in Portugal with Sporting Espinho and Vitória Setúbal. He missed out on the 1986 FIFA World Cup when Co Adriaanse, who was his coach at PEC Zwolle at the time, refused to release him for the Morocco national football team preparations.

After football Doufikar transitioned into a career as a youth worker following his retirement from professional football. He became an integral figure in several football clubs, primarily serving as a staff member. Notably, it was under his guidance that he identified the talent of young Hakim Ziyech while the latter was playing in the youth teams of Reaal Dronten. Doufikar played a crucial role in motivating Ziyech to embark on his journey towards a professional football career.