Soulyman Allouch

Soulyman Allouch (Arabic: سليمان علوش; Berber languages: ⵙⵓⵍⴰⵉⵎⴰⵏ ⵄⵍⵓⵛ; born 26 January 2002), also spelled Soulaïman,^[1] is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Azerbaijan Premier League club Sabail.

Soulyman Allouch

Allouch in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Soulaïman Allouch[1]
Date of birth	(2002-01-26) 26 January 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Sabail
Number	14
Youth career
2009–2015	RKSV Pancratius
2015–2016	AFC
2016–2017	Ajax
2017–2023	AZ
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2023	Jong AZ	58	(6)
2023–2024	VVV-Venlo	33	(4)
2024–	Sabail	8	(2)
International career‡
2018–2019	Netherlands U17	15	(1)
2019	Netherlands U18	3	(1)
Medal record Representing  Netherlands UEFA European Under-17 Championship Winner Ireland 2019 U-17 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:44, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6] 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.^[7]

VVV-Venlo

In January 2023, Allouch moved to VVV-Venlo, reuniting with former teammates Sem Dirks, Richard Sedláček, and Robin Lathouwers.^[8] 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.^[9]

During the 2023–24 season, he encountered disciplinary challenges, resulting in his absence from three games due to lateness on matchdays.^[10] This included a significant 2–1 loss on 15 December 2023, against TOP Oss.^[11]

Sabail

On 1 February 2024, Allouch signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Sabail in Azerbaijan.^[12]

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.^[13] 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.^[14]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Allouch is of Moroccan descent.^[15]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 February 2024^[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Jong AZ	2019–20	Eerste Divisie	1	0	—		—		1	0
	2020–21	Eerste Divisie	19	0	—		—		19	0
	2021–22	Eerste Divisie	18	0	—		—		18	0
	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	20	6	—		—		20	6
	Total		58	6	—		—		58	6
VVV-Venlo	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	16	1	0	0	4[a]	1	20	2
	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	17	3	1	1	—		18	4
	Total		33	4	1	1	4	1	38	6
Sabail	2023–24	Azerbaijan Premier League	3	2	—		—		3	2
Career total			94	12	1	1	4	1	99	14

1. Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

Honours

Netherlands U17

• UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2019^[14]

References

1. "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Netherlands" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
2. "S. Allouch – Profiel". Voetbal International. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
3. "Weggestuurde Ajacied: 'AZ wilde details niet weten'". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 13 October 2017. Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
4. "AZ contracteert Allouch". AZ (in Dutch). 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
5. "PSV II vs. AZ II 3–2: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
6. "Allouch langer bij AZ". AZ (in Dutch). 21 March 2022. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
7. "Keuken Kampioen Divisie: Het laatste nieuws, uitslagen, standen en samenvattingen". Keuken Kampioen Divisie (in Dutch). 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
8. "VVV-Venlo haalt Jong AZ-aanvaller Allouch per direct naar De Koel". VVV-Venlo (Press release) (in Dutch). 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
9. Martens, Jack (27 January 2023). "Nieuwkomer Soulyman Allouch belooft mooie dingen: 'Ik ben creatief en heb een goede actie in huis. De fans kunnen veel goals en assists verwachten'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
10. Hakim, Qasim (19 October 2023). "VVV'er Soulyman Allouch disciplinair geschorst". De Limburger (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 20 October 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
11. Kleinen, Jelle (16 December 2023). "VVV-trainer Kruys teleurgesteld: 'We waren onherkenbaar'". 1limburg (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
12. ""Səbail" PFK Süleyman Alluşu heyətinə qatıb" ["Sabail" PFK added Suleyman Allush to its team] (in Azerbaijani). Sabail. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
13. "Zweden O17 – Nederland O17". OnsOranje. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
14. UEFA (19 May 2019). "Netherlands clinch title". UEFA. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
15. "Au moins 41 Marocains en deuxième division néerlandaise". 20 August 2019.
16. Soulyman Allouch at Soccerway