Souffian El Karouani has emerged as a reported target for Beşiktaş, with the Turkish club linked with a move for the FC Utrecht left-back.
The 25-year-old defender, who represents both Morocco and the Netherlands at nationality level, is currently valued at €12.00m, and data from Transfermarkt lists the probability of a switch from Utrecht to Beşiktaş at 10%. The speculation centres on a potential deal rather than a confirmed agreement, with no contract dates disclosed and no indication yet of a completed transfer.
El Karouani’s situation is attracting attention partly because his current Utrecht contract details are not publicly specified, raising the possibility that his future could include a free-agency scenario if no extension is agreed. For Beşiktaş, who compete in the Süper Lig, the Utrecht defender is being assessed as a reinforcement on the left side of defence rather than a guaranteed arrival.
Born in Den Bosch on 19 October 2000 and standing at 1.78m, the left-footed full-back has built his career in the Netherlands. After progressing through USV Elinkwijk Youth, he moved to NEC Nijmegen’s youth ranks in 2017, stepped up to NEC’s first team in 2019, and then joined Utrecht ahead of the 2023-24 season. He is listed as a defender whose main position is left-back, wearing shirt number 16 for the Eredivisie side.
His market value has risen sharply in recent years, climbing from below €1m at NEC to €12m with Utrecht as of October 2025, underlining why Utrecht may seek a significant fee if formal talks ever materialise. Should the move to Beşiktaş progress beyond its current tentative 10% likelihood, it could represent a pivotal step, offering El Karouani a new stage in the Süper Lig and the chance to enhance both his reputation and long-term career trajectory.
