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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp over short distances in tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.4)
Average straight-line pace for a compact midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Small, balanced and quick to change direction in congested areas. (conf 0.4)
Handles the match tempo well for a creative midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Control
Comfortable receiving between lines and turning quickly. (conf 0.4)
Skilful carrier who can unbalance defenders in close quarters. (conf 0.4)
Slight 177 cm frame limits ball protection against stronger players. (conf 0.4)
Goal of the Season in the 2. Bundesliga for a long-range strike. (conf 0.4)
Distribution
Neat short combinations in midfield, tempo-setting at times. (conf 0.4)
Can switch play but long range is not a primary tool. (conf 0.4)
Delivery from wide is secondary to his central role. (conf 0.4)
Spots forward passes and combines well in the final third. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Chips in with occasional goals, not a prolific scorer. (conf 0.4)
Willing to shoot from range when the opening appears. (conf 0.4)
Finds pockets between the lines to receive. (conf 0.4)
No established free-kick role, though he shows range-shooting ability. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Height of 177 cm limits aerial contributions. (conf 0.4)
Slight build leaves him less effective in physical duels. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Willing to press as part of a Schalke midfield unit. (conf 0.4)
Limited tackle and interception output for a creator. (conf 0.4)
Still learning positional discipline at the top level. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Composed on the ball, still adapting to higher intensity. (conf 0.4)
Generally sensible choices, with room to sharpen the final ball. (conf 0.4)
Puts in an honest shift after rising from lower tiers. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No significant injury problems reported in his career so far. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Age 24, late-developing with a fast rise; room to grow. (conf 0.4)
Rose through fourth and fifth tier football; new to wider attention. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Soufiane El-Faouzi is a Moroccan-German attacking midfielder who plays for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. A compact, technical player, he is comfortable receiving between the lines and likes to combine quickly, with the occasional shot from range. He came up through Sportfreunde Siegen and Paderborn and worked through the lower leagues with Paderborn II, Fortuna Düsseldorf II and Alemannia Aachen before signing for Schalke in 2025. He made his senior debut for Morocco in 2026.
Made his senior Morocco debut in a friendly against Burundi in May 2026.
Won the 2. Bundesliga Goal of the Season award for 2025-26 and the league title with Schalke 04.