Ilyas El Maliki
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Ilyas El Maliki | |
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| Born | August 8, 1996 El Jadida, Morocco |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Occupation | Streamer |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | Video game streaming |
Ilyas El Maliki (born August 8, 1996) is a streamer from Morocco known for his content focused on video games and online reactions.
He started his career on YouTube, where he gained popularity. In July 2023, he signed a contract with the streaming platform Kick (service).[1] By January 2025, He was named Moroccan Influencer of the Year at Les Impériales Week.[2]
El Maliki has been involved in some controversies, including clashes with other content creators. In December 2024, he was released from prison in El Jadida after serving a two-month sentence.[3]
In 2024, he was appointed president of the Moroccan team in the 2025 Kings World Cup Nations, a seven-a-side football competition founded by Gerard Piqué.[4] Morocco reached the semi-finals of the tournament but was eliminated by Colombia.[5][6]
In February 2025, El Maliki announced the creation of his Kings World Cup club, Ultra Chmicha, which will compete in the upcoming tournament. During the announcement, El Maliki participated remotely from his house in El Jadida alongside Gerard Piqué. The team was the first to receive a Wildcard entry into the Kings World Cup Clubs 2025 competition.[7][8][9][10]
In a recent video, José Mourinho addressed Elias El-Malki, thanking him for his support and acknowledging him alongside top scorer Youssef En-Nesyri. The video sparked a wide range of reactions on social media, with some seeing it as a global praise, while others questioned its authenticity, contributing to ongoing discussions around El-Malki's impact.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Mr__Kenway (2023-07-29). "Ilyass El Maliki becomes the First Moroccan Streamer to sign a Contract with Kick?". First Gaming and Esports Media Agency in Morocco. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ MASAITI, Amira EL (2025-01-31). "Ilyass El Maliki named Moroccan Influencer of the Year at Les Impériales Week 2025". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ MASAITI, Amira EL (2024-12-30). "YouTuber Ilyas El Malki leaves prison after reduced sentence". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Malki to captain team at Kings League World Cup". Yabiladi. February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "From Cell to Celebrations: Ilyas El Maliki Has Become the Talk of Many". Morocco World News. January 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ Com, Yabiladi (February 2025). "Morocco exits Kings League after semi-final defeat against Colombia". Yabiladi. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ "Ultra Chmicha: Ilyas El Maliki's team is the first Wildcard entry for Kings World Cup Clubs". Kings League. February 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ MATIN, LE (2025-02-16). "Gérard Piqué arrivé au Maroc, éventuel pays hôte de la prochaine Kings League". Le Matin.ma (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Senoussi, Zoubida (2025-02-12). "Ilyas El Malki invite Gerard Piqué à assister au match entre le DHJ et le MAS". Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ Alami, Aymen (2025-02-16). "Former Barça Star Gerard Pique Lands in Morocco for Botola Pro Match". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "بعد بيكي .. مورينيو يوجه رسالة لليوتوبير إلياس المالكي (فيديو)". أخبارنا المغربية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-02-19.