Bilal El Khannouss
MAR
StuttgartAM (RW)
Creative Playmaker
May 10, 2004 (22)
Right
5'11"
154 lb
MoroccoLocked-in starter for Morocco?
El Khannouss figures to hold a starting role with Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an impressive 2025/26 season with Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.
Analysis: El Khannouss spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester City, but the 22-year-old impressed with nine goals and seven assists across 41 appearances for the German club across all competitions. That led Stuttgart to sign him on a permanent basis, and it should also translate into a prominent role in Morocco's midfield at the World Cup. Even though the African giants have lots of creative options, led by Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, El Khannouss' ability to fill several roles in midfield should grant him regular minutes for one of the potential darkhorses in the tournament.
Permanently joins Stuttgart
El Khannouss has completed a transfer to Stuttgart from Leicester City, according to his new club.
Analysis: El Khannouss was on loan the past season but is now set to join Stuttgart permanently, inking a deal with Stuttgart through 2028. This comes after a decent season in a regular role for the team, notching 19 starts in 25 appearances, a solid debut in Germany at only age 22. He would fall just one goal contribution short of double-digit as he looks to build a name in the Bundesliga, likely to be a starter for the club for the next few years to come.
Assists in two straight
El Khannouss had an assist while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing six times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen.
Analysis: El Khannouss set up Ermedin Demirovic in the 61st minute while leading Stuttgart in shots and chances created in the draw. El Khannouss is in excellent form at the moment with a goal involvement in three straight matches to go along with nine shots, five chances created and eight crosses.
Assists vs Bayern Munich
El Khannouss assisted once to go with three shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 defeat versus Bayern Munich.
Analysis: El Khannouss earned his first start since Mar 15, recording an assist Sunday against Bayern Munich. Since his return from injury, the midfielder had started five times in 10 league appearances scoring and assisting once while totaling 13 shots, 12 chances created and 23 crosses (eight accurate) in that span.
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