| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' 2" (187 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Football | |
| International Debut | 19 November 2024 for Morocco U23 |
| Jersey Number | • #21 • #9 (For Raja Club Athletic)  • #13 (For Al Ain)  |
| Position(s) | • Centre-Forward • Left Winger |
| Club(s) | Youth Career • 2012–2021: Raja CA Senior Career • 2021–2025: Raja CA • 2022: RC Oued Zem (loan) • 2023–2024: JS Soualem (loan) • 2025: Al Ain |
| International Career | • 2021: Morocco U23 • 2022: Morocco A' |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 February 2002 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Hometown | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Mohamed Rahimi (Youaari) (Footballer)  |
| Siblings | Brother- Soufiane Rahimi (Former Raja, Football Player) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Audi A5 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Houssine Rahimi
- Houssine Rahimi was born at his family’s house in the Raja-Oasis Sports Complex.
Houssine Rahimi in childhood
- His father, Mohamed Rahimi, who is popularly known as Youaari, served as the main kit man of Raja Club Athletic for over 40 years.
- Houssine was inclined towards Football from a young age and grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Following his elder brother Soufiane Rahimi’s footsteps, Houssine joined the Raja Club Athletic’s (Raja Casablanca) academy at a young age.
- In 2019, he was included in Raja Casablanca’s U23 team.
- Rahimi’s performances earned him a five-year contract with Raja Casablanca in February 2021.
- Houssine made his professional debut for Raja Casablanca on 10 September 2021 against Youssoufia Berrechid, where he scored the winning goal.
Houssine Rahimi posing with his medal and trophy
- Rahimi became the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history in the CAF Champions League at 19 years and 8 months, scoring against LPRC Oilers in October 2021.
- Houssine received his first international call-up to the Morocco U21 squad on 26 July 2021 for a preparatory camp.
- In October 2021, He participated in a training session at the Maâmora Sports Center in Salé from 4 to 12 October.
- Seeking more playing time, Houssine was loaned to Rapide Oued Zem in January 2022, where he played until the end of the season.
Houssine Rahimi while playing Football
- On 15 February 2022, he played his debut match against Wydad AC.
- In December 2022, Rahimi received his first call-up to the Morocco A’ team for a friendly match against Senegal, aimed at preparations for the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria. However, Morocco withdrew from the tournament due to political tensions with Algerian authorities, which prevented the team from travelling directly from Rabat to Constantine.
Houssine Rahimi during his practice session
- Rahimi was a part of the Morocco U23 team that secured a historic bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Egypt 6–0 in the third-place match. His performance in the tournament was exceptional, scoring multiple goals, including a record-breaking streak of goals in consecutive Olympic matches. Rahimi played a key role in Morocco’s first-ever Olympic medal in a team sport.
- Houssine returned to Raja Casablanca and helped the team win the Moroccan Cup in the 2023–24 season.
- On 28 July 2023, Houssine played his first match in the Arab Cup of Champions Clubs against CR Belouizdad.
Houssine Rahimi during a Football Match
- Later, he led Raja Casablanca to the quarter-finals by scoring the opener against Kuwait SC in a 2–0 victory.
- In the 2023-24 AFC Champions League, Rahimi was the top scorer with 13 goals.
- In the 2024–25 season, Rahimi was the top scorer for Raja Casablanca in the Botola Pro, netting 11 goals.His impressive performance caught the attention of UAE Pro League side Al Ain, leading to a four-year contract with the club in June 2025. It reunited him with his brother, Soufiane, who was already playing for Al Ain.
- Houssine loves listening to music in his leisure time.
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