Mohamed Oulhaj

Mohamed Oulhaj (born 6 January 1988 in Al Hoceima) is a Moroccan footballer. He usually plays as a defender. Oulhaj is currently attached to Youssoufia Berrechid.

Club career

Jean-Yves Chay was the coach of Raja Casablanca when Oulhaj played his first official match with the team on September 22, 2007 against Olympique Khouribga in Complexe OCP. Oulhaj was only 19 years old and was chosen as a starter.

On October 19, 2008, he scored his first goal in his professional career during a 5-0 winning match against Chabab Massira.

International career

After Oulhaj's great performances with Raja Casablanca on the season of 2007-08, the former national coach Fathi Jamal call him firstly to represent Morocco against Ethiopia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification but he didn't have a chance to play.

On June 14, 2008, he made his first match with the team in Kigali against Rwanda when Morocco lost 3-1. Oulhaj had started the match and was replaced by Hicham Aboucherouane in the 36th minute.

Career statistics

As of 9 November 2010

Honours

Club

Raja Casablanca

• Botola:
  • Winner: 2008-09

Individual

• Eleven of Gold:
  • Best Defensive Midfielder: 2007-08
  • Best Center-Back: 2008-09