Jamil Takidine

Jamil Takidine (born 1 June 2002) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bocholt. Born in Belgium, he is of Moroccan descent.

Club career
Takidine came through the youth academy at his hometown club Genk in Belgium, before joining Eerste Divisie club Roda JC on 12 August 2021 after a successful trial. He made his professional debut on 13 August 2021, replacing Stefano Marzo in the 83rd minute of a home match for Roda against Excelsior in the Eerste Divisie. Takidine made his first starting appearance in Roda's 2–1 win over Den Bosch in the KNVB Cup on 26 October 2021.

In August 2022, Takidine signed a new professional contract with Roda until 2024 despite missing three months of the previous season with injury. Roda head coach Jurgen Streppel said of Takidine: "Jamil has shown that he has willpower and perseverance. He is a hard worker and he gives everything every day to get better."

On 28 August 2023, Takidine's contract with Roda was terminated by mutual consent. He subsequently signed with Belgian club Bocholt.

International career
Takidine is a youth international for Belgium, having made two appearances for the Belgium under-18 team. He made his debut for the team on 15 November 2019 in a friendly against the Czech Republic.

Personal life
Born in Belgium, Takidine is of Moroccan descent.

His brother Ilias Takidine is also a footballer, progressing through Anderlecht's youth academy after moving across from Genk in 2020.