Sofyan Amrabat’s Rise: Mourinho’s Key Midfield Star Shines at Fenerbahçe
The Moroccan star Sofyan Amrabat has clearly shown why Jose Mourinho was so insistent on signing him. Although Amrabat has only played 11 matches in the Yellow-Navy Blue jersey, he has already become a key player for the team.
During the summer, Amrabat waited a long time for Manchester United. The successful player was hoping the English club, where he played on loan last season, would sign him permanently. For this reason, he turned down offers from several teams, including Fenerbahçe. While the management was planning to pursue other options, Jose Mourinho persistently wanted and waited for the Moroccan star. Finally, Amrabat was brought in on loan with a mandatory buy option. Considering his performances in recent weeks, the 28-year-old has become Fenerbahçe’s most productive signing.
THE BOSS ON THE FIELD
As soon as he arrived, Mourinho immediately placed his student in the starting lineup. Sofyan Amrabat became an indispensable part of the midfield and even occasionally played as a center-back. The Moroccan player has shown his influence in every area of the game for Fenerbahçe. As a defensive midfielder, he makes crucial interventions, directs the press, covers spaces effectively, and intercepts passes to regain possession for his team. When Fenerbahçe initiates play from the back, Amrabat takes center stage, stepping between the two center-backs to receive the ball, deciding how the attack should unfold, and orchestrating the play.
SURPASSING HIMSELF IN ATTACK
Amrabat has also become a more effective attacking force than ever in his career. His last goal came on February 14, 2022, when he scored for Fiorentina against Spezia. The 28-year-old midfielder did not score in the 2022-23 season for Fiorentina, nor last season on loan at Manchester United. In addition, he made just two assists in the last three seasons combined. At Fenerbahçe, however, Amrabat has adopted a different profile, frequently approaching the opponent’s penalty area. After scoring a spectacular goal against Trabzonspor, he found the net again against Sivasspor. He has already provided two assists for the Yellow-Navy Blue team.
