Jamil Takidine

Jamil Takidine (born 1 June 2002) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Belgium, he is of Moroccan descent.[1]

Jamil Takidine
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-06-01) 1 June 2002
Place of birth Genk, Belgium
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder, right-back[2]
Youth career
0000–2021 Genk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Roda JC 16 (0)
International career
2019 Belgium U18 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 August 2023

Club career

Takidine came through the youth academy at his hometown club Genk in Belgium, before joining Eerste Divisie club Roda JC on 12 August 2021 after a successful trial.[3][4][2] He made his professional debut on 13 August 2021, replacing Stefano Marzo in the 83rd minute of a home match for Roda against Excelsior in the Eerste Divisie.[5] Takidine made his first starting appearance in Roda's 2–1 win over Den Bosch in the KNVB Cup on 26 October 2021.[6][7]

In August 2022, Takidine signed a new professional contract with Roda until 2024 despite missing three months of the previous season with injury. Roda head coach Jurgen Streppel said of Takidine: "Jamil has shown that he has willpower and perseverance. He is a hard worker and he gives everything every day to get better."[8]

On 28 August 2023, Takidine's contract with Roda was terminated by mutual consent.[9]

International career

Takidine is a youth international for Belgium, having made two appearances for the Belgium under-18 team. He made his debut for the team on 15 November 2019 in a friendly against the Czech Republic.[10]

Personal life

Born in Belgium, Takidine is of Moroccan descent.[11]

His brother Ilias Takidine is also a footballer, progressing through Anderlecht's youth academy after moving across from Genk in 2020.[12][13]

Career statistics
As of match played 19 March 2023[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Roda JC 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 901000100
2022–23 Eerste Divisie 40000040
Career total 1301000140

    References
    1. "17 Jamil Takidine". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    2. "Jamil Takidine tekent amateurcontract". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 12 August 2021. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    3. "Milts van Roda naar Armenië, twee proefspelers Kerkrade". 1limburg.nl. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
    4. "Hans Anapak en Jamil Takidine op proef bij Roda JC". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 21 June 2021. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    5. "Roda JC vs. Excelsior – 13 August 2021". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    6. "Roda JC vs. Den Bosch – 26 October 2021". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    7. Caelen, Sem (14 December 2021). "Geen enorme wisseltruc Roda-coach Streppel in bekerduel". 1limburg (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    8. "Jamil Takidine tekent eerste profcontract". Roda JC Kerkrade (in Dutch). 30 March 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    9. "RODA JC NEEMT AFSCHEID VAN JAMIL TAKIDINE" [RODA JC SAYS GOODBYE TO JAMIL TAKIDINE] (in Dutch). Roda. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
    10. "Belgium – Czech Republic 3:3 (U18 Friendlies 2019, November)". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    11. Flier, Marlous (28 January 2022). "Soms is God voor een prof belangrijker dan voetbal: 'Je kunt best bidden voor een doelpunt'". De Limburger (in Flemish). Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    12. Van Lindt, Aernout (21 June 2021). "Genkse youngster en broer van Anderlechtspeler duikt op in Nederland". Voetbalkrant (in Flemish). Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    13. Geukens, Marnik (4 May 2020). "Geen operatie maar transfer naar Anderlecht voor Takidine". Het Belang van Limburg (in Flemish). Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
    14. Jamil Takidine at WorldFootball.net
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