Zechiël's recent form has caught the attention of many, including Barcelona's Xavi Hernández, who has been impressed by the young midfielder's skills. According to AS, Zechiël is a revelation of the early season in the Netherlands, having joined Feyenoord as a teenager and struggled to adapt to the first team under the guidance of Robin van Persie. Van Persie had expected Zechiël to play a more prominent role in the Under-19 team, but the young player wanted more.

Voetbal International reports that Zechiël has now earned his place in the first team with his performances and has been praised by Xavi Hernández, who is also the coach of the Dutch national team. Zechiël's recent goal against Como was a crucial one, helping Feyenoord to a 3-2 win.