Zouhir began playing youth soccer with CS Braves D’Ahuntsic when he was five, quickly being moved up to playing with the eight-year olds.[1] In 2016, he joined the Montreal Impact Academy.[2]
Club career
On December 4, 2020, Zouhir signed his first homegrown contract with Montreal Impact, later renamed CF Montréal to begin in the 2021 season.[3] Zouhir made his professional debut with Montreal in a 2–1 loss against DC United on August 8, 2021.[4] He made his first start on October 27, 2021 in a Canadian Championship semi-final match against Forge FC and made his first MLS start on March 12, 2022 against New York City FC.[5] In April 2023, he extended his contract through 2024, with a club option for 2025, and was sent on loan to San Antonio FC of the USL Championship.[6][7] He scored his first professional goal with San Antonio FC on May 27, 2023 against New Mexico United.[8] During the 2024 season, he was sent to play with the U23 team,[9] before being loaned to the Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship in August.[10]
International career
Born in Canada, Zouhir is of Moroccan descent and eligible to play for both nations.[11]
On March 23, 2022, Zouhir was named to the Moroccan U-20 team.[12] He appeared for the U20s against the Romania U20s in a 2–2 friendly tie on 29 March 2022.[13]
In June 2022, Zouhir was officially called up by the Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[14] where he appeared in all three group stage matches, as well as the team's Round of 16 match.[15]