Benjamin Bouchouari Explained

Benjamin Bouchouari
Birth Date:13 November 2001
Birth Place:Borgerhout, Belgium
Height:1.65 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Saint-Étienne
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2019–2020
Youthclubs1:Fortuna Sittard
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Roda JC
Caps1:65
Goals1:3
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Saint-Étienne
Caps2:68
Goals2:1
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Morocco U23
Nationalcaps1:17
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:3 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:8 August 2024 (UTC)

Benjamin Bouchouari (Arabic: بنيامين بوشواري; born 13 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Saint-Étienne. Born in Belgium, he represents Morocco at youth level.

Club career

Early life and youth career

Born in Borgerhout, Belgium, Benjamin began his career from the youth division of Fortuna Sittard and was a part of their under-19 setup.[1] [2] He then joined the youth division of Roda JC and was a part of their under-19 and under-21 squads.[3]

Roda JC

Benjamin signed his first senior contract with Dutch and current Eerste Divisie club Roda JC on 2020.[4] He would represent for the club in 2020–21 Eerste Divisie.[5] Benjamin played his maiden appearance for the club in the KNVB Cup match against Fortuna Sittard on 28 October 2020 as a substitute for Patrick Pflücke in the 77th minute of the match. The match ended 0–2 to Fortuna Sittard.[6] Benjamin made his debut league appearance against Jong FC Utrecht on 9 November 2020. Benjamin started as a substitute in the 81st minute of the game for Patrick Pflücke. The match ended 2–0 with Roda JC losing the match.[7] Benjamin scored his debut goal for the club against Excelsior on 15 February 2021 in the 83rd minute of the game, which they won 1-3.[8]

Saint-Étienne

On 16 August 2022, Bouchouari signed a three-year contract with Saint-Étienne in France.[9] In his first season at the club, Bouchouari was named in the UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year.[10]

International career

Born in Belgium, Bouchouari holds Moroccan nationality by descent.[11] He opted to represent the Morocco U23s in 2021.[12]

In June 2023, he was included in the final squad of the under-23 national team for the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco itself,[13] [14] where the Atlas Lions won their first title[15] [16] and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[17]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Roda JC2020–21Eerste Divisie2811020311
2021–22Eerste Divisie3620010372
2022–23Eerste Divisie10000010
Total6531030693
Saint-Étienne2022–23Ligue 234100341
2023–24Ligue 2340101[18] 0360
Total6811010701
Career total133420401394

Honours

Morocco U23

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benjamin Bouchouari (Roda) - Player Stats, Transfers and more. 9 January 2021. www.flashscore.info.
  2. Web site: Benjamin Bouchouari Profile. 9 January 2021. www.leballonrond.fr. fr.
  3. Web site: Benjamin Bouchouari First Team Player Profile. 9 January 2021. Roda JC Kerkrade Official Website.
  4. Web site: Roda JC Kerkrade - Player Profile. 9 January 2021. www.worldfootball.net.
  5. Web site: Roda JC Kerkrade » Squad 2020/2021. 9 January 2021. www.worldfootball.net.
  6. Web site: Roda JC v Fortuna Sittard Live Commentary & Result, Lineups. 9 January 2021. www.goal.com.
  7. Web site: 9 November 2020. UTRECHT II VS. RODA JC 2 - 0. 9 January 2021. Soccerway.
  8. Web site: Excelsior v Roda JC Live Commentary & Result, 15/02/21, Eerste Divisie Goal.com. 19 February 2021. www.goal.com.
  9. Web site: Saint-Étienne. Bienvenue Benjamin Bouchouari !. Welcome, Benjamin Bouchouari!. 16 August 2022. 17 August 2022. fr.
  10. Web site: Trois Verts dans l'équipe type de la saison. 28 May 2023. 13 January 2024. AS Saint-Étienne.
  11. Web site: Video: Contract 'mooie beloning' voor Roda-talent Bouchouari. 30 December 2020. 1Limburg | Nieuws en sport uit Limburg.
  12. Web site: Belgische Marokkaan Benjamin Bouchouari kiest voor Marokko. Bladna.nl.
  13. Web site: 9 June 2023 . Sei bianconeri con le nazionali . 27 June 2023 . . it-CH.
  14. Web site: 24 June 2023 . تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني لاقل من 23 سنة امام غينيا . 27 June 2023 . . ar.
  15. Web site: 8 July 2023 . Morocco win maiden TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations title with victory over Egypt Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 . 9 July 2023 . CAFOnline.com.
  16. Web site: 9 July 2023 . Le Maroc remporte la CAN U23 au bout de la prolongation . 9 July 2023 . SO FOOT.com . fr-FR.
  17. Web site: 8 July 2023 . Le Mali, le Maroc et l'Égypte qualifiés pour les JO 2024 . 9 July 2023 . SO FOOT.com . fr-FR.
  18. Appearance in the Ligue 2 promotion play-offs
  19. Web site: 8 August 2024 . Egypt U23 vs Morocco U23: Olympics . 9 August 2024 . BBC Sport .
  20. Web site: 29 May 2023 . Ligue 2 : Arouna Sangante dans l'équipe type de la saison . 29 May 2023 . Wiwsport.com . fr.