Kurt Zouma departs West Ham United for Al-Orobah on an initial loan deal. This transfer is part of a growing trend of European players moving to the Middle East, bringing significant experience from top leagues to Al-Orobah.
- Kurt Zouma joins Al-Orobah on loan from West Ham United.
- The move reflects a trend of European players heading to the Middle East.
- Zouma brings extensive experience from top European leagues.
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🚨🇸🇦 Kurt Zouma leaves West Ham and joins Al-Orobah on initial loan deal, club confirms. https://t.co/fkvcYJrAw2
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October 12, 2023
Player Profile: Kurt Zouma
Kurt Happy Zouma, born on October 27, 1994, in Lyon, France, is a 29-year-old centre-back standing at 1.90 meters. He is currently on loan at Al-Orobah from West Ham United, with his contract expiring on June 30, 2025. Zouma’s career has seen him play for several top clubs, showcasing his defensive prowess and physical presence.
- Full Name: Kurt Happy Zouma
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1994 (29 years old)
- Place of Birth: Lyon, France
- Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
- Position: Centre-Back
- Nationality: French
- Current Club: Al-Orobah (on loan from West Ham United)
- Contract Expiry: June 30, 2025
Career Statistics
Zouma has made a total of 405 appearances, scoring 23 goals and providing 3 assists. He has received 18 yellow cards and 1 red card, playing a total of 32,041 minutes.
- Total Appearances: 405
- Total Goals: 23
- Total Assists: 3
- Total Yellow Cards: 18
- Total Red Cards: 1
- Total Minutes Played: 32,041
Club Career Breakdown
- West Ham United: 103 appearances, 5 goals
- Chelsea FC: 151 appearances, 10 goals
- AS Saint-Étienne: 74 appearances, 4 goals
- Stoke City (loan): 37 appearances, 1 goal
- Everton (loan): 36 appearances, 2 goals
National Team Career
- France Senior Team: 11 caps, 1 goal
- France U21: 7 caps, 1 goal
- France U20: 9 caps, 1 goal
- France U19: 1 cap
- France U17: 17 caps, 1 goal
- France U16: 6 caps
Previous Transfers and Fees
- From AS Saint-Étienne to Chelsea: £12 million (2014)
- From Chelsea to Stoke City (loan): Loan fee undisclosed (2017)
- From Chelsea to Everton (loan): Loan fee undisclosed (2018)
- From Chelsea to West Ham United: £29.8 million (2021)
Relevant Context
Kurt Zouma’s move to Al-Orobah signifies a significant shift in his career, transitioning from the Premier League to the Saudi Pro League. This move is part of a broader trend where European players are increasingly attracted to the Middle East, driven by lucrative contracts and new professional challenges. Zouma’s extensive experience in top European leagues and his physical presence as a central defender will be highly beneficial to Al-Orobah.
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Kurt Zouma’s profile on Transfermarkt.
