Alou Kuol

Alou Kuol (born 5 July 2001), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Central Coast Mariners.

Alou Kuol
Personal information
Full name Alou Kuol
Date of birth (2001-07-05) 5 July 2001
Place of birth Khartoum, Sudan
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Central Coast Mariners
Number 29
Youth career
Shepparton Soccer Club
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 8 (2)
2020– CCM Academy 9 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 November 2020

Early life

Kuol was born in Khartoum and has six 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] Kuol trialled with A-League clubs Melbourne Victory and Western United but was unsuccessful in signing a contract with either club.[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]

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.

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