Bilal El Khannouss
22-Year-Old
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga
Locked-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.
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.
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Permanently joins Stuttgart
El Khannouss has completed a transfer to Stuttgart from Leicester City, according to his new club.
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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.
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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.
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Nets as substitute
El Khannouss scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 4-0 win over Hamburg.
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Ends ban
El Khannouss is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Could return to Premier League
El Khannouss could return to the Premier League in the January transfer window, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle are monitoring the potential availability of the 24-year-old Moroccan midfielder. El Khannouss is currently on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester City, but he would be open to returning to the Premier League.
Newcastle are monitoring the potential availability of the 24-year-old Moroccan midfielder. El Khannouss is currently on loan at Stuttgart from Leicester City, but he would be open to returning to the Premier League.