Zakaria Bakkali
Belgian footballer with PSV Eindhoven
Born
January 26th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Born in Belgium in 1996, played professional football primarily as a winger. Started career at RSC Anderlecht before moving to PSV Eindhoven, where gained recognition. Featured in the UEFA Champions League and earned multiple appearances for the Belgium national team. Later played for several clubs in Spain and Portugal, showcasing talent in various competitions.
Played for PSV Eindhoven in Eredivisie
Represented Belgium at various youth levels
Competed in UEFA Champions League
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