The Dutch player of Moroccan descent, Mohamed Ihattaren, faced new criticism in the Netherlands after his recent participation, where he was substituted at halftime due to his lackluster performance and failure to provide the required contribution. His modest level has raised questions about the alignment of his high ambitions with the current reality of his football career.

Mohamed Ihattaren currently plays for the Dutch club Fortuna Sittard, having joined them in the summer of 2025 on a one-year contract with an option to extend. This move is an attempt to relaunch his career after a tumultuous period in European football.

Throughout his career, Ihattaren represented several clubs, most notably PSV Eindhoven, where he graduated from the academy. He then moved to Italian club Juventus and also played for Sampdoria, Ajax Amsterdam, Slavia Prague, and Sparta Prague, before returning to the Dutch league with RKC Waalwijk and then Fortuna Sittard.

The future of the player remains a subject of wide debate, as some believe that his talent is still present and he can return to his previous level, while others doubt his ability to regain his shine given the technical fluctuations and instability that have marked his career in recent years.