Who is S. El Karouani?
Profile: S. El Karouani, defender (Morocco), age 25. Club for the 2026/27 season: Benfica.
His 2026/27 season so far: 6 matches, 0 goals and 1 assist. With his national team: 1 match and 0 goals.
The season before (2025/26): 47 matches, 3 goals and 14 assists.
Last move: he left Al-Qadisiyah FC for Benfica on 31 August 2026.
S. El Karouani: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0/0 | 3.4 |
| UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 2/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 2/0 | 5.7 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0/0 | 6.2 |
S. El Karouani: detailed stats
Figures added up across every club competition in 2026/27.
S. El Karouani: 2025/26 season stats
S. El Karouani: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2026 |
 Utrecht | 2022–2025 |
 NEC Nijmegen | 2019–2021 |
Youth and reserve sides are left off; senior clubs only.
S. El Karouani: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | Al-Qadisiyah FC → Benfica | Loan |
| 30 August 2026 | Al-Qadisiyah FC → El Karouani Souffian | |
| 21 July 2026 | Utrecht → Al-Qadisiyah FC | |
| 20 July 2026 | Utrecht → Al-Qadisiyah FC | |
| 30 June 2026 | Utrecht → Al-Qadisiyah FC | |
| 13 June 2023 | NEC Nijmegen → Utrecht | Free transfer |
S. El Karouani: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| knock | 29 September 2023 | 5 October 2023 |
S. El Karouani: frequently asked questions
What is S. El Karouani's goal tally for 2026/27?
S. El Karouani's 2026/27 so far: 0 goals and 1 assist across 6 matches.
What is S. El Karouani's current club?
In 2026/27 S. El Karouani (defender) is on the books at Benfica. Nationality: Morocco.
How old is S. El Karouani?
S. El Karouani is currently 25. Date of birth: 19 October 2000.
Where did S. El Karouani move in his last transfer?
He moved from Al-Qadisiyah FC to Benfica on 31 August 2026.
About S. El Karouani
A profile of S. El Karouani (Morocco), covering season stats, a detailed breakdown, career path, transfers and trophies. Other members of the squad are listed on the Benfica page.