Hicham Khaloua Khaloua (born 7 May 1995) is a footballer who plays as a forward for Union de Touarga. Born in Spain, he has represented Morocco at under-20 and under-23 international levels.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hicham Khaloua Khaloua | ||
| Date of birth | 7 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | San Javier, Murcia, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Union de Touarga | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Mar Menor | ||
| 2005–2011 | Cartagena | ||
| 2011–2013 | Almería | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | Almería B | 112 | (29) |
| 2013–2019 | Almería | 24 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | → Celta B (loan) | 40 | (16) |
| 2018–2019 | → Castellón (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2019 | → UCAM Murcia (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Melilla | 16 | (2) |
| 2020 | Cádiz B | 5 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Maghreb Tetouan | 28 | (8) |
| 2022– | Union de Touarga | 28 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2013–2015 | Morocco U20 | 10 | (9) |
| 2016 | Morocco U23 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024 | |||
Club career
Born in San Javier, Murcia to Moroccan parents,[1] Hicham started his youth career with local Mar Menor CF, and in 2005 he joined FC Cartagena at the age of 14.[2] On 14 July 2011, after being linked with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Málaga CF, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, he went on a trial at Manchester City,[3] but nothing came of it.
On 2 August 2011, still a junior, Hicham signed for UD Almería.[4] He made his senior debut with the B-team in the 2011–12 season, in Segunda División B.
On 14 July 2013, Hicham signed a new deal with the Andalusians, running until 2018.[5] On 18 December he played his first official game with the main squad, featuring the last 32 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against UD Las Palmas for the campaign's Copa del Rey.[6]
On 24 March 2014, aged 18, Hicham came on as a late substitute in a La Liga home fixture against Real Sociedad, and scored a last-minute 4–3 winner after just three minutes on the pitch on the day of his league debut.[7] On 19 July 2016 he was loaned to another reserve team, Celta de Vigo B also in the third division, with a buyout clause.[8]
On 17 August 2017, after returning from loan, Hicham renewed with Almería until 2021, being definitely promoted to the main squad.[9] The following 11 July, he was loaned to third level club CD Castellón for one year.[10]
On 24 January 2019, Hicham joined fellow third division side UCAM Murcia CF on loan until June.[11] On 31 July, after returning from loan, he terminated his contract with the Rojiblancos,[12] and signed for UD Melilla on 2 August.[13]
On 27 January 2020, Hicham agreed to a 18-month contract with Cádiz CF, being assigned to the B-team in the third tier.[14]
International career
Hicham was called up to the Morocco under-20 team in April 2013,[15] and also appeared with the nation in the 2013 Mediterranean Games, netting five times in as many matches as the tournament ended in conquest.[16] He was also called up to the under-23s in May 2016.[17]
Honours
Morocco U20
Individual
- Football at the Mediterranean Games top scorer: 2013
References
External links
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