Mohammed El Arouch (born 6 April 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lyon.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mohammed El Arouch | ||
Date of birth | (2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 (age 18) | ||
Place of birth | Martigues, France | ||
Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Lyon | ||
Number | 38 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009-2018 | Sporting Club d'Orange | ||
2018-2022 | Lyon | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021- | Lyon B | 13 | (2) |
2022- | Lyon | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2019-2020 | France U16 | 7 | (1) |
2021 | France U17 | 0 | (0) |
2022- | France U18 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 June 2022 |
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.[1]
In July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club, for 3 seasons, until June 30, 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]
El Arouch chose to represent France instead of Morocco at youth level. He capped 7 times France U16, scoring once against Italy U16 during a friendly match. He is currently playing for France U18.[8]
Lyon Youth
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