Ilias Haddad

Ilias Haddad (; born 1 March 1989) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Union Touarga.

Career As a youth, Haddad spent time with VV Merwesteijn, Feyenoord and SBV Excelsior, where he signed his first professional contract before moving to AZ. He made his professional debut at first division club Telstar, where he played on loan.

Haddad signed for Scottish Premier League club St Mirren on 19 August 2011, that keep him until January. He joined fellow Dutchman Jeroen Tesselaar, who Haddad played alongside at Telstar. Haddad made his debut, the next day on 20 August 2011, coming on as a substitute for Paul McGowan, in a 2–1 win over Hibernian. In September, Haddad hints he might extend his contract with his contract is about to expire in January. In November 2011, Manager Danny Lennon says he hopes Haddad to sign a new contract, that will keep him until the end of the season despite suffering a family bereavement. In late-December, Lennon says he will be withdrawing Haddad's contract, citing financial problem

After leaving St Mirren, Haddad then moved to Bulgaria by joining CSKA Sofia until the end of the season. At first, CSKA Sofia confirmed their interest in signing Haddad jthem However, he would make just three appearances

After six-months without a club, Haddad signed for FC Dordrecht until the end of the season.the next season, fc dordrecht got promoted after 18 years to the Eredivisie

Later on, Haddad played for AS FAR and Raja Casablanca in Morocco.

International career Haddad has been capped for the Netherlands at Under 18 and Under 19 level.

Personal life He holds both Dutch and Moroccan nationalities.

Honours Raja Casablanca Coupe Arabe 2021 Moroccan League: 2020 CAF Confederation Cup: 2018, 2021 CAF Super Cup: 2019 In 2006–07, Haddad was awarded the best player of Eredivisie A-Juniors.