DR ‹ › Moroccan international Jawad El Yamiq was signed by Spanish club Real Zaragoza on Monday. The defender is returning to the Aragonese side, where he previously played on loan during the second half of the 2019–2020 season. El Yamiq joins Zaragoza from the Saudi Pro League, where he most recently played for Al-Najma Sport Club. El 2 de febrero de 2020 debutó con la camiseta del león contra el Cádiz El 2 de febrero de 2026 vuelve al Real Zaragoza Lo que tú querías, Jawad ????? pic.twitter.com/LmmgQSaHMI — Real Zaragoza (@RealZaragoza) February 2, 2026 A central defender, El Yamiq began his career at Olympique de Khouribga (OCK) before moving to Raja Casablanca, then going on to several stints in Europe. His career includes spells at Genoa and Perugia in Italy, as well as Real Valladolid in Spain, where he delivered consistent performances. At international level, El Yamiq has been a regular member of the Atlas Lions. He was part of Morocco's historic run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where the team reached the semi-finals, and also featured in the squad that reached the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
