Souffian El Karouani
Dutch association football player
Souffian El Karouani: profile
Souffian El Karouani (born 19 October 2000 in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a defender for S.L. Benfica.
Karouani's senior club career began in 2019 at N.E.C.. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2019. His most appearances came at N.E.C. (2019–2023), where he made 104 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 201 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Karouani has represented Morocco (2022–present), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nationality explained: Why does Souffian El Karouani play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Netherlands, Portugal and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (9 in 201)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 34% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- S.L. Benfica (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Beye, Lucas Thwala and Albert Meyong (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2023 | N.E.C. | Eredivisie | 104 | 5 |
| 2023–2026 | FC Utrecht | Eredivisie | 95 | 4 |
| 2026– |  S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 |
| 2026– |  Al Qadsiah FC |
Saudi Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 201 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022– |  Morocco |
Senior | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Souffian El Karouani?
Souffian El Karouani was born on 19 October 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Souffian El Karouani born?
Souffian El Karouani was born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Which national team does Souffian El Karouani play for?
Souffian El Karouani plays international football for Morocco. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Souffian El Karouani played for?
Souffian El Karouani's recorded clubs are N.E.C., FC Utrecht, S.L. Benfica and Al Qadsiah FC.
What team does Souffian El Karouani play for now?
According to the latest data, Souffian El Karouani plays for S.L. Benfica.
How tall is Souffian El Karouani?
Souffian El Karouani is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Souffian El Karouani play?
Souffian El Karouani plays as a defender.
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