Rida Zouhir
Rida Zouhir-Takedam is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Early life
Zouhir began playing youth soccer with CS Braves D’Ahuntsic when he was five, quickly being moved up to playing with the eight-year olds. In 2016, he joined the Montreal Impact Academy.Club career
CF Montréal
On December 4, 2020, Zouhir signed his first homegrown contract with Montreal Impact, later renamed CF Montréal to begin in the 2021 season. Zouhir made his professional debut with Montreal in a 2–1 loss against DC United on August 8, 2021. He made his first start on October 27, 2021 in a Canadian Championship semi-final match against Forge FC and made his first MLS start on March 12, 2022 against New York City FC. In April 2023, he extended his contract through 2024, with a club option for 2025, and was sent on loan to San Antonio FC of the USL Championship. He scored his first professional goal with San Antonio FC on May 27, 2023 against New Mexico United. During the 2024 season, he was sent to play with the U23 team, before being loaned to the Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship in August. At the end of the season, Zouhir's contract option would not be exercised, ending his time with the club.D.C. United
In February 2025, Zouhir would sign a contract for the 2025 season with D.C. United, with club options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. At the end of the 2025 season, his club option would be declined, making him a free agent.International career
Born in Canada, Zouhir is of Moroccan descent and eligible to play for both nations.On March 23, 2022, Zouhir was named to the Moroccan U-20 team. He appeared for the U20s against the Romania U20s in a 2–2 friendly tie on 29 March 2022.
In June 2022, Zouhir was officially called up by the [Canada men's national under-20 Association football|soccer team|Canadian U-20] team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, where he appeared in all three group stage matches, as well as the team's Round of 16 match.