Amin Chiakha (Arabic: أمين شياخة; born 12 March 2006) is a Danish footballer who plays as a striker for F.C. Copenhagen.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Amin Chiakha | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Copenhagen | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2017 | Sundby BK | ||
| 2017–2024 | Copenhagen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Copenhagen | 5 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Denmark U17 | 9 | (8) |
| 2023– | Denmark U18 | 8 | (2) |
| 2024– | Denmark U19 | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:08, 15 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life
editChiakha was born in 2006 in Denmark. He was described as "considered one of the most prominent rising talents in Danish football".[1] He is of Algerian descent.[2]
Career
editAs a youth player, Chiakha joined the youth academy of Danish side Copenhagen. He was the joint top scorer of the 2023–24 UEFA Youth League with seven goals.[3]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 1 September 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Copenhagen | 2024–25 | Danish Superliga | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Career total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
Style of play
editChiakha mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.[4]
Personal life
editChiakha is of Algerian descent. His heritage traces to Guelma, Algeria.[5]
References
edit- ^ "هداف دوري أبطال أوروبا للشباب.. من هو أمين شياخة جوهرة الجزائر؟". al-ain.com.
- ^ https://lagazettedufennec.com/algerie-amin-chiakha-le-prodige-du-danemark-en-approche/
- ^ "Stor triumf for kæmpe FCK-talent". tipsbladet.dk.
- ^ "Amin Chiakha : la nouvelle sensation danoise qui se profile à l'horizon". marafoot.com.
- ^ "Amin Chiakha, la sensation du FC Copenhague U19 se livre". lagazettedufennec.com.
External links
edit- Amin Chiakha national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)