Amin Chiakha (; born 12 March 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Rosenborg, on loan from F.C. Copenhagen. Born in Denmark and a former Danish youth international, he plays for the Algeria national team.
Chiakha was born in 2006 in Denmark. He was described as "considered one of the most prominent rising talents in Algerian football". He has an Algerian father and a Danish mother.
As a youth player, Chiakha joined the youth academy of Danish side Copenhagen. He was the joint top scorer of the 2023âÂÂ24 UEFA Youth League with seven goals. On 7 November 2024, Chiakha scored his first two senior goals in a 2âÂÂ2 draw with Basaksehir in a UEFA Conference League game.
On 6 August 2025, Chiakha was loaned out to Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub for the rest of the season.
Chiakha made his Algeria national team debut on 14 November 2024 in a Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Equatorial Guinea at Estadio de Malabo. He substituted Mohamed Amoura in the 89th minute of a scoreless draw.
Chiakha mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.
Chiakha is of Algerian descent. His heritage traces to Guelma, Algeria.
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