The Moroccan international received the Gouden Schoen after being named the 2025–2026 Footballer of the Year in the Netherlands, completing an extraordinary campaign with PSV Eindhoven before making his high-profile move to Bayern Munich.
With 19 goals and nine assists in 37 competitive appearances, he played a central role in PSV's domestic success while continuing to develop into one of Morocco's most important attacking talents.
A Season Full of Recognition
The award, presented in the form of a gold-plated football boot, recognises the influence he had throughout the campaign.
His numbers tell only part of the story.
The attacking midfielder combined goals, creativity, physical strength and versatility, giving PSV another dimension in the final third and becoming one of the team's most influential players.
His 19 goals represented a significant step forward, while his nine assists demonstrated that his contribution extended well beyond finishing chances.
A Key Figure in PSV's Success
The individual recognition came alongside an impressive period for the Eindhoven club.
PSV won the Eredivisie and the Johan Cruyff Shield, with the Moroccan playing an increasingly important role throughout the campaign.
Across his PSV career, he made 142 appearances and scored 42 goals in all competitions, according to Bayern Munich.
Those numbers underline the remarkable development that took place during his six years in Eindhoven.
From Genk Prospect to European Star
The journey began in 2020, when he joined PSV from Belgian club KRC Genk.
Initially introduced into the club's development system, he gradually progressed through the youth ranks before establishing himself in the senior team.
His game continued to evolve around a combination of technical quality, physical power, intelligent movement and positional versatility.
Those qualities eventually transformed a promising young player into an established Moroccan international and one of the Netherlands' most highly regarded attacking players.
The World Cup Added Another Chapter
The 2025–2026 season became even more significant through his performances with Morocco.
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the midfielder emerged as one of the Atlas Lions' notable performers, scoring three goals during the tournament.
He found the net against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, before also converting the decisive penalty in Morocco's shootout victory over the Netherlands in the round of 32.
The World Cup provided another stage on which to showcase the progress made during his years in the Netherlands.
Bayern Munich Comes Calling
His exceptional season eventually earned him a move to Bayern Munich.
PSV confirmed in July that the midfielder had signed a five-year contract with the German champions, bringing an end to his six-year spell in Eindhoven.
The transfer also represented a record sale for the Dutch club.
For Bayern, his versatility and attacking qualities were key elements behind the decision to bring him to Munich.
A New Challenge in Germany
The move represents the biggest club challenge of his career so far.
After arriving in Germany, he quickly began adapting to his new surroundings and has already opened his Bundesliga account, scoring his first league goal against Union Berlin.
That early contribution offers another indication that the transition from PSV to Bayern is already underway.
The next challenge will be maintaining the level that earned him recognition in the Netherlands while competing at one of Europe's biggest clubs.
A Golden Chapter in Eindhoven
The Gouden Schoen provides fitting recognition for what was an exceptional final season in Eindhoven.
Domestic trophies, individual honours, 28 direct goal contributions, World Cup goals and a major transfer to Bayern Munich all came together during a remarkable period of his career.
Now, the focus shifts to Munich.
At 25 years old, the Moroccan enters a new stage with the experience gained from six years at PSV and the confidence of a season in which he established himself on both the domestic and international stage.
The Golden Boot closes one chapter in Eindhoven, while Bayern Munich offers the next major test in an already remarkable rise.