Bilal El Khannouss
Moroccan association football player
Bilal El Khannouss: profile
Bilal El Khannouss (born 10 May 2004 in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for VfB Stuttgart.
Khannouss's senior club career began in 2022 at K.R.C. Genk. He has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2022. The busiest spell of his career was at K.R.C. Genk (2022–2024): 78 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 139 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Khannouss has represented Morocco (2022–present), earning 43 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Niger on 21 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Morocco at under-20, under-21 and under-23 level. Before committing to Morocco, he had represented Belgium U15, Belgium U16, Belgium U17 and Belgium U18.
Eligibility explained: Why does Bilal El Khannouss play for Morocco?
This season (2026/27)
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Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2022–present (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, United Kingdom and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (10 in 139)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 46% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- VfB Stuttgart (01 Sep 2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ziad Tlemçani, Emmanuel Emenike and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 |  K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | 78 | 4 |
| 2024– |  Leicester City F.C. |
EFL League One | 34 | 2 |
| 2025– |  VfB Stuttgart |
Bundesliga | 27 | 4 |
| Total | 139 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Belgium U15 |
Under-15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 | Belgium U16 |
Under-16 | 8 | 4 |
| 2020 | Belgium U17 |
Under-17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Belgium U18 |
Under-18 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021–2022 |  Morocco U20 |
Under-20 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022–2023 | Morocco U21 |
Under-21 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022– | Morocco |
Senior | 43 | 3 |
| 2024 | Morocco Olympic |
Under-23 | 5 | 1 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Mar 2025 | Morocco 2–1 Niger | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 18 Nov 2025 | Morocco 4–0 Uganda | 88 | International Friendly |
| 3 | 31 Mar 2026 | Morocco 2–1 Paraguay | 48 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bilal El Khannouss?
Bilal El Khannouss was born on 10 May 2004, which makes him 22 years old.
Where was Bilal El Khannouss born?
Bilal El Khannouss was born in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium.
Which national team does Bilal El Khannouss play for?
Bilal El Khannouss plays international football for Morocco. He has 43 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bilal El Khannouss played for?
Bilal El Khannouss's recorded clubs are K.R.C. Genk, Leicester City F.C. and VfB Stuttgart.
What team does Bilal El Khannouss play for now?
According to the latest data, Bilal El Khannouss plays for VfB Stuttgart.
How tall is Bilal El Khannouss?
Bilal El Khannouss is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Bilal El Khannouss play?
Bilal El Khannouss plays as a attacking midfielder.
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