Mohamed El Arouch Explained

Mohamed El Arouch
Birth Date:6 April 2004
Birth Place:Orange, France
Height:1.66 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Botafogo
Clubnumber:84
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:SC Orange
Youthyears2:2017–2022
Youthclubs2:Lyon
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:Lyon B
Caps1:34
Goals1:6
Years2:2022–2024
Clubs2:Lyon
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Botafogo
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2019–2020
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2022
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:23:27, 27 August 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:18:27, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

Mohammed El Arouch (born 6 April 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.

Early career

El Arouch was born in Orange in a family of Moroccan descent. El Arouch began his football career at the local club Sporting Club d'Orange in 2009.[1] Considered outclassed by the coaches of his team with a decent quality of passing and dribbling, the young player received the interest of many French clubs (PSG, OM, Monaco, Nice...) and even English (Manchester City...). but his choice fell on Lyon, whom he joined in 2018.

In July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club, for three seasons, until 30 June 2024.[2] [3] [4] He is regarded by the media as one of biggest talents ever produced by Olympique Lyon's Academy.[2] [5]

During the 2021–22 season, El Arouch played a crucial role on Lyon's Coupe Gambardella's successful campaign, leading the team winning the competition for the first time since 1997. He scored twice in course of the competition, notably the opening goal in the final at the Stade de France, where Lyon defeated Caen 5–4 in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in regular time.[6] [7]

Club career

On 25 February 2023, El Arouch made his professional debut with Lyon, getting subbed on in a Ligue 1 win against Angers, replacing Thiago Mendes in the 89th minute.[8]

On 21 August 2024, El Arouch moved Brazil, signing for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.[9]

International career

El Arouch chose to represent France instead of Morocco at youth level. He was capped 7 times France under-16, scoring once against Italy under-16 in a friendly match. He is currently playing for France under-19.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lyon B2020–21National 22020
2021–22National 29292
2022–23National 2173173
2023–24National 36161
Total346346
Lyon2022–23Ligue 1101020
2023–24Ligue 1100010
Total201030
Career total366100000376

Honours

Lyon Youth

2021–22

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mohamed El Arouch, le gone d'adoption. fr-FR.
  2. Web site: MOHAMED EL AROUCH, "LE TRÈS GROS POTENTIEL" SUR LEQUEL MISE L'OL. RMC Sport. fr-FR.
  3. Web site: 22 July 2021. Premier contract professionelle pour Mohamed El Arouch. Olympique Lyonnais. fr-FR.
  4. Web site: 10 May 2022. Ligue 1 : Lyon prolonge sa pépite Mohamed El-Arouch. Le Figaro. fr-FR.
  5. Web site: 7 May 2022. Coupe Gambardella : Pourquoi le " rusé " Mohamed El Arouch est perçu comme le nouveau phénomène de l'académie de l'OL. 20 minutes (France). fr-FR.
  6. Web site: Edward Jay . Gambardella: El Arouch, Sarr, Patouillet... Les dernières pépites de l'OL, qui disputent la finale contre Caen . RMC Sport. 7 May 2022. fr-FR.
  7. Web site: Aurélien Macedo . Revivez en live commenté la finale de la Coupe Gambardella entre l'OL et Caen !. . 7 May 2022. fr-FR.
  8. Web site: 25 February 2023. Ligue 1 - Angers SCO - OL : les premiers mots de Mohamed El Arouch après ses débuts en L1. Made In Gones & Ouest-France. fr-FR.
  9. Web site: Départ de Mohamed El Arouch à Botafogo. 21 August 2024. Olympique Lyonnais. fr.
  10. Web site: 30 September 2021. Football. L'académie OL en force en équipe de France espoirs. 26 November 2021. Le Progrès. FR-fr.