Alou Kuol
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alou Kuol | ||
| Date of birth | 5 July 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Khartoum, Sudan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Central Coast Mariners | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2018 | Goulburn Valley Suns | ||
| 2019– | Central Coast Mariners | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Goulburn Valley Suns | 47 | (28) |
| 2019– | Central Coast Mariners | 4 | (0) |
| 2020– | CCM Academy | 2 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 August 2020 | |||
Alou Kuol (born 5 July 2001), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Central Coast Mariners.
Early life
Kuol was born in Khartoum and has three younger brothers.[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 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]
Central Coast Mariners
Kuol signed with Central Coast Mariners youth team to play in the Y-League.[5] 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]
See also
References
- ^ Ormond, Aidan (27 July 2020). "A-League Alert: African-born sensation's 3 talented brothers". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ a b Greco, John (24 July 2020). "Kuol leaves lasting impression after F3 derby stalemate". A-League. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ "Youth Academy: Alou Kuol". Benalla Ensign. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ Ormond, Aidan (11 July 2019). "Shepparton teen 'ready for A-League', tips ex-Wimbledon striker". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, Alex (15 November 2019). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol signs for Central Coast Mariners". Riverine Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ Nash, Liam (2 March 2020). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol makes A-League debut". Shepparton News. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ Nash, Liam (5 March 2020). "Shepparton's Alou Kuol signs contract with A-League club". McIvor Times. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- ^ Nash, Liam (27 July 2020). "Alou Kuol's starting debut one to remember". Shepparton News. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
External links
- Alou Kuol at Soccerway
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