Hicham Acheffay

Grasshoppers On 20 January 2021, Acheffay signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Grasshoppers, the most successful club in Swiss football history who had suffered relegated to the second-tier Challenge League in 2019. Although he became part of the title-winning team, his contribution on the pitch was very limited with two short substitutions. Acheffay's contract was terminated prematurely and he appeared at a trial with VVV-Venlo on 28 June 2021 at VVV-Venlo, but this did not result in a permanent deal.

De Graafschap In July 2021, Acheffay signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year with De Graafschap. He made his debut on 7 August in a 3–0 home loss to Roda JC Kerkrade, coming on as a substitute for Giovanni Korte in the 72nd minute. Mostly coming on from the bench during the start of the season, Acheffay quickly developed into a starter during the fall of the 2021–22 season.

Acheffay scored his first goal for De Graafschap on 28 October 2022, slotting home a pass from Siem de Jong through the legs of goalkeeper Thijs Jansen to secure a 2–0 home victory.

On 20 January 2023, Acheffay's contract with De Graafschap was dissolved by mutual consent.

PEC Zwolle On 26 January 2023, Acheffay joined PEC Zwolle until the end of the 2022–23 season. He made his debut for the club on 6 February, replacing Lennart Thy in the 87th minute of a 0–0 draw against Jong Ajax. On 27 February, he made his first start for PEC, playing 68 minutes in a league game against MVV. Following his first start for the club, Acheffay talked about his first months at PEC saying, "Coaches here love football more than at De Graafschap," and elaborated on his refound joy in playing football stating, "I just have to be free in my mind."

Den Bosch On 13 June 2024, Acheffay signed a two-season contract with Den Bosch, after one year without a club. He made his debut for the club on 9 August, the first matchday of the season, starting in a 2–0 away loss to Eindhoven.

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