Amin Chiakha
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Denmark U17 | 9 | (8) |
| 2023–2024 | Denmark U18 | 8 | (2) |
| 2024 | Denmark U19 | 5 | (3) |
| 2024– | Algeria | 1 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:16, December 2, 2024 (EST) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:49, 15 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Amin Chiakha (Arabic: أمين شياخة; born 12 March 2006) is a professional Algerian footballer who plays as a striker for Copenhagen. Born in Denmark and a former Danish youth international, he represents the Algeria national team.
Early life
Chiakha was born in 2006 in Denmark. He was described as "considered one of the most prominent rising talents in Algerian football".[1] He has an Algerian father and a Danish mother.[2]
Club career
As 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] On 7 November 2024, Chiakha scored his first two senior goals in a 2-2 draw with Basaksehir in a UEFA Conference League game.[4]
International career
Chiakha made his Algeria national team debut on 14 November 2024 in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Equatorial Guinea at Estadio de Malabo. He substituted Mohamed Amoura in the 89th minute of a scoreless draw.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 19 December 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Copenhagen | 2024–25 | Danish Superliga | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5[a] | 3 | — | 13 | 4 | |
| Career total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
International
- As of match played 15 November 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Style of play
Chiakha mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.[6]
Personal life
Chiakha is of Algerian descent. His heritage traces to Guelma, Algeria.[7]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Copenhagen vs Başakşehir | UEFA Conference League 2024/25". UEFA.com. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Equatorial Guinea v Algeria game report". ESPN. 14 November 2024.
- ^ "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
- Amin Chiakha national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)