Soulyman Allouch
{{short description|Dutch footballer (born 2002)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Soulyman Allouch
|image = Soulaïman Allouch (2023).jpg
|caption = Allouch in 2023
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|1|26|df=y}}
|birth_place = Amsterdam, Netherlands
|position = Forward
|currentclub = Sabail
|clubnumber = 14
|youthyears1 = 2009–2015
|youthclubs1 = RKSV Pancratius
|youthyears2 = 2015–2016
|youthclubs2 = AFC
|youthyears3 = 2016–2017
|youthclubs3 = Ajax
|youthyears4 = 2017–2023
|youthclubs4 = AZ
|years1 = 2019–2023
|clubs1 = Jong AZ
|caps1 = 58
|goals1 = 6
|years2 = 2023–2024
|clubs2 = VVV-Venlo
|caps2 = 33
|goals2 = 4
|years3 = 2024–
|clubs3 = Sabail
|caps3 = 41
|goals3 = 4
|nationalyears1 = 2018–2019
|nationalteam1 = Netherlands U17
|nationalcaps1 = 15
|nationalgoals1 = 1
|nationalyears2 = 2019
|nationalteam2 = Netherlands U18
|nationalcaps2 = 3
|nationalgoals2 = 1
|medaltemplates = {{Medal|Country|{{fb|Netherlands}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|UEFA European Under-17 Championship}}
{{Medal|W|Ireland 2019|U-17 Team}}
|club-update = 9 April 2025
|nationalteam-update = 11:44, 11 December 2019 (UTC)
}}
Soulyman Allouch ({{langx|ar|سليمان علوش}}; {{langx|ber|ⵙⵓⵍⴰⵉⵎⴰⵏ ⵄⵍⵓⵛ}}; born 26 January 2002), also spelled Soulaïman, is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Azerbaijan Premier League club Sabail.
Club career
=AZ=
Allouch began his youth career at RKSV Pancratius before moving to AFC and eventually Ajax. However, in September 2017, he was released from Ajax following an incident.{{cite news |title=Weggestuurde Ajacied: 'AZ wilde details niet weten' |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/806383/weggestuurde-ajacied-az-wilde-details-niet-weten |access-date=7 November 2023 |work=De Telegraaf |date=13 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014035534/https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/806383/weggestuurde-ajacied-az-wilde-details-niet-weten |archive-date=14 October 2017 |language=nl}} Later that year, he found a new home in the youth academy of AZ, where he developed into a youth international. In 2019, he signed a contract extension until 2022.{{cite web |title=AZ contracteert Allouch |url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/az-contracteert-allouch |website=AZ |access-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128102722/https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/az-contracteert-allouch |archive-date=28 January 2023 |language=nl |date=24 April 2019}}
His professional debut in the Eerste Divisie for Jong AZ came on 13 September 2019, in an away match against Jong PSV, which ended in a 3–2 loss. Allouch entered the game in the 71st minute, replacing Félix Correia.{{cite web |title=PSV II vs. AZ II 3–2: Summary |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/13/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-psv/jong-az/3031720/ |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107172903/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/13/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-psv/jong-az/3031720/ |archive-date=7 November 2023}}
In 2021, an injury sidelined him for an extended period, but he made a triumphant return in November 2021. His impressive performance led to a contract extension until 2024, with an option for an additional year in March 2022.{{cite web |title=Allouch langer bij AZ |url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/allouch-langer-bij-az |website=AZ |access-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128111231/https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/allouch-langer-bij-az |archive-date=28 January 2023 |language=nl |date=21 March 2022}} During the 2022–23 season, Allouch scored six goals and provided seven assists in his first 20 appearances. In October 2022, Allouch was honoured with the Bronze Shield for being named Best Talent of the first period of the Eerste Divisie, sparking interest from other clubs.{{cite news |title=Keuken Kampioen Divisie: Het laatste nieuws, uitslagen, standen en samenvattingen |url=https://keukenkampioendivisie.nl/nieuws/de-jeugdinternational-die-jong-az-verliet-voor-meer-zekerheid |access-date=7 November 2023 |work=Keuken Kampioen Divisie |date=4 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107173255/https://keukenkampioendivisie.nl/nieuws/de-jeugdinternational-die-jong-az-verliet-voor-meer-zekerheid |archive-date=7 November 2023 |language=nl}}
=VVV-Venlo=
In January 2023, Allouch moved to VVV-Venlo, reuniting with former teammates Sem Dirks, Richard Sedláček, and Robin Lathouwers.{{cite press release |title=VVV-Venlo haalt Jong AZ-aanvaller Allouch per direct naar De Koel |url=https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nieuws/vvv-venlo-haalt-jong-az-aanvaller-allouch-per-direct-naar-de-koel |website=VVV-Venlo |access-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126130428/https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nieuws/vvv-venlo-haalt-jong-az-aanvaller-allouch-per-direct-naar-de-koel |archive-date=26 January 2023 |language=nl |date=26 January 2023}} Allouch signed a contract with VVV until 2026 and made his debut for the club on 27 January 2023, coming on as a substitute for Kristófer Kristinsson in the 54th minute during a home match against ADO Den Haag, which ended in a 0–0 draw.{{cite news |last1=Martens |first1=Jack |title=Nieuwkomer Soulyman Allouch belooft mooie dingen: 'Ik ben creatief en heb een goede actie in huis. De fans kunnen veel goals en assists verwachten' |url=https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230127_98118303 |access-date=7 November 2023 |work=De Limburger |date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128053946/https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20230127_98118303 |archive-date=28 January 2023 |language=nl}}
During the 2023–24 season, he encountered disciplinary challenges, resulting in his absence from three games due to lateness on matchdays.{{cite news |last1=Hakim |first1=Qasim |title=VVV'er Soulyman Allouch disciplinair geschorst |url=https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20231019_96159325 |access-date=17 December 2023 |work=De Limburger |date=19 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020065058/https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20231019_96159325 |archive-date=20 October 2023 |language=nl}} This included a significant 2–1 loss on 15 December 2023, against TOP Oss.{{cite news |last1=Kleinen |first1=Jelle |title=VVV-trainer Kruys teleurgesteld: 'We waren onherkenbaar' |url=https://www.1limburg.nl/sport/2350106/vvv-trainer-kruys-teleurgesteld-we-waren-onherkenbaar |access-date=17 December 2023 |work=1limburg |date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217074935/https://www.1limburg.nl/sport/2350106/vvv-trainer-kruys-teleurgesteld-we-waren-onherkenbaar |archive-date=17 December 2023 |language=nl}}
=Sabail=
On 1 February 2024, Allouch signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Sabail in Azerbaijan.{{cite web|publisher=Sabail|url=https://sabailfc.az/news_details/140|title=“Səbail” PFK Süleyman Alluşu heyətinə qatıb|trans-title="Sabail" PFK added Suleyman Allush to its team|date=1 February 2024|access-date=3 February 2024|language=az}}
International career
Allouch is a Netherlands youth international. With the under-17s, he scored a goal against Sweden U17 in October 2018, during the qualifiers for the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.{{cite web |title=Zweden O17 – Nederland O17 |url=https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/184965/uitslagen/wedstrijd/30877 |website=OnsOranje |access-date=7 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124114403/https://www.onsoranje.nl/teams/184965/uitslagen/wedstrijd/30877 |archive-date=24 November 2021}} He then participated in the tournament, after the Netherlands secured qualification. He played five matches during the competition, where he played as a right winger. The Dutch won the tournament by beating Italy U17 in the final with a score of 4–2.
Personal life
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 17 February 2024}}{{Soccerway|soulyman-alloch/573335}}
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="5"|Jong AZ
|1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21
|Eerste Divisie |19 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 19 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22
|Eerste Divisie |18 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23
|Eerste Divisie |20 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 20 | 6 | |||
| colspan="2"|Total
!58 | 6 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 58 | 6 | |||
| rowspan="3"|VVV-Venlo
|Eerste Divisie |16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=PO|Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs}} | 1 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2023–24
|Eerste Divisie |17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | 18 | 4 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!33 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 38 | 6 | |
| rowspan="1"|Sabail
|3 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 2 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!94 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 99 | 14 |
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Honours
References
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Category:Dutch sportspeople of Moroccan descent
Category:Dutch men's footballers
Category:Netherlands men's youth international footballers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Amsterdamsche FC players
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Category:Azerbaijan Premier League players
Category:Dutch expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Azerbaijan