Rafael van der Vaart Shares Insights on Younes Taha’s Performance

Rafael van der Vaart is a prominent admirer of Younes Taha, yet his recent performance against NAC Breda, which ended in a 0-0 draw, raised concerns. According to Van der Vaart, the FC Groningen midfielder exhibits movements reminiscent of fellow Dutch player Hakim Ziyech.

During his analysis on Studio Voetbal, Van der Vaart remarked, “He possesses a bit of the same movement as Hakim Ziyech—though not as proficient, there are some similarities. However, in yesterday’s match, he was the weakest player on the field considering his potential.” FC Groningen’s overall performance was disappointing, as they failed to secure a goal at home against NAC Breda.

Regarding the future of Younes Taha, previous discussions on SoccerNews highlighted that he is on loan from FC Twente to FC Groningen. Under coach Dick Lukkien, Taha frequently plays on the flanks but prefers the role of an attacking midfielder. He expressed, “That position suits me better; I perform at my best there. At Volendam, I also played in a more central role, as I possess considerable stamina. However, my ultimate goal is to score and provide assists, and to play every week, of course,” he mentioned in an interview with the Noordhollands Dagblad.