Marrakech – But now, the global superstar is turning the football world on its head — and trust me, this move is anything but a side project.
Zaytouna FC, the Moroccan five-a-side football team co-founded by Gims and his longtime manager Youssef Aarab, is stepping into the global spotlight with a wildcard invitation to the King’s League, the revolutionary football competition masterminded by Gerard Piqué.
This isn’t just a team announcement — it’s a cultural moment. Gims isn’t just supporting the team; he’s helping redefine what football leadership looks like, blending entertainment, identity, and ambition into something that feels electric.
Founded in 2019, Zaytouna FC isn’t your typical football club. It was built with purpose: to give young Moroccan talent—not just a place to play—but a platform to shine.
And the commitment runs deep. Every player is 100% Moroccan, handpicked from Marrakech, a city that lives and breathes football.
The club doesn’t just scout skill — they cultivate character. For Gims and Aarab, it’s about legacy. It’s about building something for the next generation.
Youssef Aarab, the driving force on the ground, says it best, stating, “As president, I feel like a big brother to these players. They’re disciplined, respectful, and hungry. It’s my responsibility to open doors they didn’t know existed.”
With Gims bringing global influence and Aarab bringing grassroots vision, Zaytouna FC is proof that passion and purpose can build something powerful.
Stats don’t lie. In just a few short years, Zaytouna FC has stacked up a record that makes even seasoned teams raise their eyebrows; Champions of Morocco in 2022, represented the Kingdom at the F5 World Cup in Germany, 2023, winners of the 2024 Kickoff Tournament, and an undefeated streak of 345 matches
That’s not a fluke. That’s a philosophy — discipline, consistency, and belief. And now, they’re ready to test it in the wild, high-stakes world of the King’s League.
If the traditional football league is a symphony, the King’s League is a DJ set in a stadium.
Fast, fun, and unpredictable. Created by Piqué and supported by a cast of creators and sports legends, it reimagines what football can look like in the streaming era.
For Zaytouna FC, this invitation is more than just a chance to compete. It’s a statement: Moroccan football belongs on the biggest stages, playing by the boldest rules.
Zaytouna FC isn’t just carrying a ball. They’re carrying the pride of Marrakech — and the hopes of a generation of Moroccan youth who now get to see themselves on a global stage, in a league where imagination meets athleticism.
So yes, this is football. But it’s also culture, identity, and innovation. And with Maître Gims behind the vision, you can be sure this is only the beginning.
Let the world watch. Let Morocco roar. Zaytouna FC has entered the arena.
