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16-Year Wait Over: Amrabat Makes Historic Eredivisie Comeback
19 Oct
Summary
- Nordin Amrabat became the oldest outfield player in Utrecht's history.
- He made his 90th Eredivisie appearance after a 16-year absence.
- Utrecht secured a 2-1 victory against FC Twente on Sunday.
Nordin Amrabat, a former Watford player, recently marked his 90th Eredivisie appearance, becoming the oldest outfield player to feature for Utrecht. This significant milestone occurred 16 years after his initial stint in the Dutch top flight, which concluded in January 2011. Amrabat came off the bench for Utrecht in their recent 2-1 victory over FC Twente on Sunday evening.
His career has seen him play in Türkiye, Spain, England with Watford, Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr, Greece with AEK Athens, and Hull City, before joining Wydad Casablanca. After his contract expired this summer, Amrabat began training with Utrecht and earned a short-term contract, playing 23 minutes in his comeback match. Utrecht's win on Sunday has bolstered their position in the league, continuing their recent positive run of three wins in their last five games.
