Soufiane El Banouhi (born 13 July 1996) is a Moroccan professional footballer who primarily plays as a winger or attacking midfielder.
Early Life and Youth Career Born in Belgium, El Banouhi began his football education in the youth academies of various Belgian clubs, notably coming through the ranks at KV Mechelen.
Professional Career
El Banouhi's senior career has encompassed spells in both Belgian and Moroccan professional leagues.
- KV Mechelen: He started his professional journey with KV Mechelen, where he made his senior debut before moving on to seek more regular playing time.
- Beerschot: A significant period of his career was spent at K Beerschot VA. During his tenure with Beerschot, he was part of the squad that achieved promotion to the Belgian First Division A, contributing to their success with his offensive capabilities.
- RE Virton: Following his time at Beerschot, El Banouhi moved to RE Virton, continuing his career in the Belgian professional leagues.
- URSL Visé: He has also featured for other Belgian clubs, including URSL Visé.
- Olympic Safi: El Banouhi has also played in his native Morocco, joining Olympic Safi (OC Safi), a club competing in the Botola, the top tier of Moroccan professional football.
Playing Style El Banouhi is known for his versatility, capable of operating effectively on both the left and right wings, as well as in a central attacking midfield position. His attributes include pace, dribbling skills, and an ability to create goal-scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
References
- Professional football statistics and profiles (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway).
- Club official websites and press releases.
- Sports news archives covering Belgian and Moroccan football.