Sofyan Amrabat Squad Number History: A Complete Overview
Born on August 21 1997 in Huizen, Netherlands, Sofyan Amrabat has become one of Morocco’s most reliable midfielders. His journey from Dutch youth academies to top‑flight European clubs has been accompanied by a series of squad numbers that fans associate with his performances. This article traces the numbers he has worn at each club and for the Moroccan national team, offering a clear picture for supporters, collectors, and football analysts.
Early Years in the Netherlands
Amrabat’s first senior appearances came after progressing through the youth ranks of FC Groningen and later Feyenoord. While he never broke into Feyenoord’s first team, his loan spell at FC Groningen (2016‑2017) saw him wear the number 17 jersey. The number reflected his role as a squad player eager to prove himself in the Eredivisie.
Italian Chapter – Hellas Verona
In the summer of 2017, Amrabat transferred to Hellas Verona. The club assigned him the number 28 shirt for the 2017‑18 Serie A season. Although he featured primarily in the Primavera (U‑19) side, the number became part of his early professional identity.
Fiorentina: The Number 17 Era
Amrabat’s breakthrough arrived after his move to AC Fiorentina in January 2018. The Tuscan club gave him the number 17 shirt—a number he has kept for the majority of his time in Italy. Highlights of his Fiorentina career while wearing 17 include:
- Regular starter in the 2019‑20 Serie A season.
- Key contributor to Fiorentina’s run to the 2023 Coppa Italia final.
- Consistent performances that earned him a call‑up to the Moroccan senior squad.
In the 2022‑23 season, Am
