Alou Kuol

Alou Kuol (born 5 July 2001), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen on loan from VfB Stuttgart.

Alou Kuol
Kuol in 2021
Personal information
Full name Alou Kuol
Date of birth (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001
Place of birth Khartoum, Sudan
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 SV Sandhausen (on loan from VfB Stuttgart II)
Number 27
Youth career
Shepparton Soccer Club
2014–2017 Goulburn Valley Suns
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Goulburn Valley Suns 47 (28)
2019–2020 CCM Academy 9 (6)
2020–2021 Central Coast Mariners 30 (7)
2021– VfB Stuttgart II 18 (7)
2022– → SV Sandhausen (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 April 2022

Early life

Alou Kuol was born in Khartoum to South Sudanese parents, and has five younger brothers and an older brother named Kuol, who he credits for forcing him to relocate for soccer when he first joined the Mariners Academy.[1] Kuol's family fled Sudan when he was three, staying in Egypt for a year before arriving in Sydney.[2] In 2005, Kuol moved to Shepparton, where he later worked as a kitchen hand while playing youth football.[3]

Club career

Kuol began his senior career with Victorian side Goulburn Valley Suns, after coming through the side's youth teams.[4] Kuol trialled with A-League clubs Melbourne Victory and Western United but was unsuccessful in signing a contract with either club, he went on to sign with Central Coast Mariners a week later and scoring two goals against Western United coming off the bench at the 80th minute to win the game the following season.[1]

Central Coast Mariners

Kuol signed with Central Coast Mariners youth team to play in the Y-League.[5] At the conclusion of the 2019–20 Y-League season, Kuol trialled with Portuguese club Sporting CP in their under-19 squad.[1] On 1 March 2020, Kuol made his professional debut in an A-League clash against Western United, replacing Josh Nisbet in the 73rd minute as the Mariners lost 6–2.[6] Days later, Kuol signed a senior scholarship deal with the Mariners extending to the end of the 2020–21 season.[7] He made his starting debut for the Mariners in a draw against Newcastle Jets in July 2020,[8] and received media attention for his colourful post-match interview.[2]

VfB Stuttgart

On 16 April 2021, Kuol signed a 5-year contract with VfB Stuttgart, signing until June 2025. He scored 7 goals in his first 13 appearances for the reserves team. [9]

Loan to Sandhausen

On 31 January 2022, Kuol was loaned to SV Sandhausen until the end of the season.[10]

Career statistics
As of 3 September 2021[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Central Coast Mariners 2019–20 A-League 40———40
2020–21 A-League 257——1[lower-alpha 1]0267
Total 307——10317
VfB Stuttgart 2021–22 Bundesliga 0000—0000
VfB Stuttgart II 2021–22 Regionalliga 53——0053
Career total 3510——103610
  1. Appearance in the 2020–21 A-League play-offs series

Personal life

Kuol's younger brother, Garang, currently plays for Central Coast Mariners and scored on his first team debut.[12]

See also

References
  1. Rugari, Vince (30 January 2021). "'I'm not boring': Why Mariners cult hero Alou Kuol is just warming up". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. Greco, John (24 July 2020). "Kuol leaves lasting impression after F3 derby stalemate". A-League. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  3. "Youth Academy: Alou Kuol". Benalla Ensign. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. Ormond, Aidan (11 July 2019). "Shepparton teen 'ready for A-League', tips ex-Wimbledon striker". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  5. Mitchell, Alex (15 November 2019). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol signs for Central Coast Mariners". Riverine Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. Nash, Liam (2 March 2020). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol makes A-League debut". Shepparton News. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  7. Nash, Liam (5 March 2020). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol signs contract with A-League club". McIvor Times. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  8. Nash, Liam (27 July 2020). "Alou Kuol's starting debut one to remember". Shepparton News. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  9. "VfB sign Alou Kuol". VfB Stuttgart. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  10. "Alou Kuol comes from VfB Stuttgart" (Press release) (in German). SV Sandhausen. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  11. Alou Kuol at Soccerway
  12. "Mariners crush APIA to reach FFA Cup semis". northernbeachesreview.com.au. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
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