Souffian El Karouani made a strong impression this weekend in the Eredivisie. The Moroccan left-back for FC Utrecht was a key figure in his team’s 4-1 victory over Excelsior, providing three assists.
This standout performance is historic: one must go back to 2015 to find a Utrecht player involved in as many goals in a single match. Highly influential on his flank, El Karouani first set up Miguel Rodríguez from a corner for the opening goal, then delivered a precise cross to David Min to extend the lead. After halftime, he continued his masterclass by perfectly assisting Victor Jensen, who scored Utrecht’s third goal.
While Excelsior managed to salvage some pride with a late goal, Utrecht’s team had already made the difference, driven by El Karouani’s technical precision and vision on the field. This performance underscores his rising influence and key role in his coach’s setup.
Moreover, this performance comes at a notable moment for the Moroccan international, who has recently been linked with interest from FC Porto. It further highlights his rising profile as he continues to deliver strong performances both in the domestic league and on the European stage.
With this emphatic victory, Utrecht bounces back after their defeat against Sparta and can approach the rest of the season with confidence, while El Karouani further establishes himself as one of the top full-backs in the Eredivisie.
