Walid Ould-Chikh (born 6 November 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Kuwait Premier League club Al-Arabi, on loan from Heracles Almelo.
Club career
Career Early years Ould-Chikh played youth football for RSC Alliance, Feyenoord, RBC, Twente, PEC Zwolle, and DHSC. During the 2018–19 season, he played for USV Hercules in the fourth-tier Derde Divisie, after which he spent a year playing for De Graafschap's under-21s. In 2020, he moved to Volendam, signing a contract until 2022.
Loan to Roda JC On 7 July 2023, Ould-Chikh was sent on a season-long loan to Eerste Divisie club Roda JC. He made his debut for De Koempels on 11 August 2023, scoring a goal in a 4–1 home victory over Helmond Sport on the opening day of the 2023–24 season. The goal was the first goal of the season. In the following league game, on 18 August, he scored again, helping lead Roda past ADO Den Haag in a 3–0 away win. He had an impressive start to his loan, netting four goals and providing two assists in his initial six appearances. He ended the season with 12 goals and eight assists in 40 appearances, and was named Player of the Season in the Eerste Divisie on 15 May 2024.
Eintracht Braunschweig Ould-Chikh moved to 2. Bundesliga club Eintracht Braunschweig in July 2024, having agreed a contract until 2027. He struggled with a back injury early on, mostly leaving him sidelined for most of the season.
Heracles Almelo On 1 September 2025, Ould-Chikh was loaned by Heracles Almelo, with an option to buy. At the end of the loan, Heracles exercised their option to buy and signed a three-year contract with Ould-Chikh.
Al-Arabi (loan) On 15 September 2026, Ould-Chikh joined Kuwaiti club Al-Arabi on a season-long loan from Heracles Almelo, with an option to buy.
Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Ould-Chikh is of Moroccan descent. His older brother Bilal is also a footballer. Ould-Chikh is Muslim.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUSV Hercules2018–19Derde Divisie181210—1912Jong Volendam2021–22Tweede Divisie101——101Volendam2021–22Eerste Divisie26200—2622022–23Eredivisie27120—291Total53320—553Roda JC (loan)2023–24Eerste Divisie371210204012Eintracht Braunschweig2024–252. Bundesliga4010—50Career total12228502012928
Honours Individual Eerste Divisie Player of the Season: 2023–24
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