Jawad El Yamiq

Raja CA In the summer of 2016, 25-year-old El Yamiq signed a contract with Raja Casablanca for four years. He scored his first goal for the team in a 5–1 victory against Chabab Atlas Khénifra. He won the 2017 Throne cup against Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi.

Genoa On 28 January 2018, Jawad signed with the Italian team Genoa. He was loaned to Serie B team Perugia Calcio.

Loan to Zaragoza On 29 January 2020, he joined Zaragoza on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season. He made his first appearance for the team against Cádiz.

Valladolid

On 24 September 2020, El Yamiq signed a four-year contract with Real Valladolid. He made his debut against Real Madrid. On 31 November 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 victory against SD Eibar.

Saudi Arabia On 15 August 2023, after Valladolid's relegation, El Yamiq moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Wehda. He was set to play with the No. 5 under the leadership of trainer Georgios Donis. 3 days later, he made his debut for the club, coming on in the 67th minute and scoring an own goal against Al Shabab FC but ended up winning the match 3–1.

On 17 August 2025, El Yamiq joined newly promoted Pro League side Al-Najma following Al-Wehda's relegation to the FDL.

Zaragoza return On 2 February 2026, El Yamiq returned to Zaragoza after signing a six-month contract.

International career El Yamiq represented Morocco in the 2018 African Nations Championship, helping his country to achieve their first such title.

On 10 November 2022, he was named in Morocco's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. El Yamiq made headlines after being seen celebrating Morocco 2–1 victory against Canada by raising the Palestinian flag.

On 11 December 2025, El Yamiq was called up to the Morocco squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Personal life On 9 September 2023, El Yamiq along with his national teammates donated their blood for the needy affected by the 2023 Marrakesh-Safi earthquake.

Career statistics Scores and results list Morocco's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each El Yamiq goal.

Honours Olympique Khouribga Moroccan Throne Cup: 2015

Raja CA Moroccan Throne Cup: 2017

Morocco A' African Nations Championship: 2018

Morocco Africa Cup of Nations: 2025

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