Evan Khouri Explained

Evan Khouri
Fullname:Evan Marley Khouri[1]
Birth Date:21 January 2003[2]
Birth Place:London, England[3]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Grimsby Town
Clubnumber:30
Youthyears1:2007–2019
Youthclubs1:West Ham United
Youthyears2:2019–2020
Youthclubs2:Grimsby Town
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Grimsby Town
Caps1:26
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Spennymoor Town (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Club-Update:16:10, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

Evan Marley Khouri (born 21 January 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for side Grimsby Town.

Career

Having previously been at the academy of West Ham United, Khouri joined Grimsby Town on a two-year scholarship in summer 2019.[4] He made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute in Grimsby's 1–1 draw against Morecambe in the EFL Cup on 5 September 2020, in which Grimsby lost 4–3 on penalties.[5] He made his league debut for the club on 17 April 2021, starting in a 2–1 victory over Bolton Wanderers.[6] He was offered a professional contract with Grimsby Town in April 2021.[7]

Grimsby secured promotion with victory in the play-off final, though Khouri was not in the matchday squad at London Stadium.[8]

On 22 June 2022, Grimsby announced Khouri has signed a new two-year contract ahead of their 2022–23 EFL League Two campaign.[9]

Khorui was part of the Grimsby team that reached the FA Cup quarter final for the first time since 1939, he came on as a substitute in the 2–1 win away at Premier League side Southampton that secured that achievement.[10] [11]

On 31 January 2024, Khouri joined Spennymoor Town on a one month loan deal.

Style of play

Khouri plays primarily as a central midfielder, but can also play as a wide midfielder or as an attacking midfielder. He is left-footed.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grimsby Town2020-21League Two6000101080
2021-22National League2000000020
2022-23League Two110504020220
2023-24League Two5000102080
2024-25League Two2000100030
Career total260507050430

Honours

Grimsby Town

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 23 June 2020 . Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Grimsby Town . 5 September 2020 . 63.
  2. Web site: Evan Khouri . 5 September 2020 . worldfootball.net . en.
  3. Web site: 30. Evan Khouri . gtfc.cok.uk . 13 February 2024. en.
  4. Web site: Findlater . James . 18 July 2019 . The Youth Team players to look out for in tonight's match . 5 September 2020 . . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 5 September 2020 . Match Report: Grimsby Town 1–1 Morecambe (3–4 on penalties) . 5 September 2020 . www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk . Grimsby Town F.C. . en-gb.
  6. Web site: Findlater . James . 17 April 2021 . Grimsby Town player ratings after massive win over Bolton . 24 April 2021 . Grimsby Telegraph.
  7. Web site: Findlater . James . 18 April 2021 . Grimsby Town youth team trio offered professional contracts . 24 April 2021 . Grimsby Telegraph.
  8. News: Peddy . Chris . Grimsby beat Solihull Moors to seal EFL return . 9 June 2022 . BBC Sport . 5 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Khouri Gets New Deal - Grimsby Town Football Club . 22 June 2022 .
  10. News: Grimsby stun Southampton to reach FA Cup last eight . BBC Sport .
  11. News: Brighton end Grimsby's run to reach FA Cup semis . BBC Sport .
  12. Web site: Findlater . James . 19 April 2021 . The lowdown on Evan Khouri after Grimsby Town league debut . 24 April 2021 . Grimsby Telegraph.