Driess Saddiki

Driess Saddiki (born 9 August 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo. Born in the Netherlands, Saddiki is of Moroccan descent.

Driess Saddiki

Personal information
Date of birth	(1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth	Venlo, Netherlands
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	VVV-Venlo
Number	96
Youth career
	TSC '04
	SC Irene
2014–2015	Fortuna Sittard
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2018	Fortuna Sittard	79	(2)
2018–2022	Willem II	93	(3)
2022–2023	Umm Salal	5	(0)
2023	Abha	15	(0)
2023–2025	Kasımpaşa	9	(0)
2025–	VVV-Venlo	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 May 2025

Club career

Saddiki made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie for Fortuna Sittard on 8 May 2015 in a game against RKC Waalwijk, replacing Donny de Groot in the 71st minute.^[1] On 16 May 2018, he signed a three-year contract with Eredivisie club Willem II.^[2]

On 27 June 2022, Willem II announced Saddiki's transfer to Umm Salal in Qatar.^[3]

On 6 February 2023, Saddiki joined Saudi Arabian club Abha.^[4]

On 23 August 2023, Saddiki signed with Turkish Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa.^[5][6] He was not included in the team's Süper Lig squad for the 2024–25 campaign.^[7]

On 12 March 2025, Saddiki joined Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo on a short-term contract until the end of the season, with the option to extend.^[8]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Saddiki is of Moroccan descent.^[2]