Born in Norway to parents of Moroccan descent, he previously played for his country of birth at under-21 and senior levels before subsequently changing his allegiance and making himself available for selection by Morocco.
Club career
Vålerenga
Growing up in Hauketo IF, Sahraoui joined Vålerenga's youth system in 2014.[1] Steadily advancing in the junior ranks, he signed his first professional contract in May 2019,[1] then made his senior debut in June 2020 against Stabæk, where he provoked a penalty kick that equalised the match.[2] In July 2020, he signed a contract extension which runs until 2023.[3] On 26 July 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win against Strømsgodset.[4]
SC Heerenveen
On 31 January 2023, Sahraoui signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen.[5] He made his debut for the club the very next game on 4 Februari against FC Utrecht which resulted in a 1–0 defeat.[6]
Lille
On 1 August 2024, French Ligue 1 club Lille announced the signing of Sahraoui on a five-year contract.[7]
International career
Born in Norway, Sahraoui is of Moroccan descent. He was previously called up to a training camp for Morocco youth national teams.[8]
On 8 October 2021, Sahraoui gained his first cap for the Norway U21 in a match against Croatia.[9]