Youness El Kaabi Renaissance Berkane Scouting Report
Youness El Kaabi
Quick Answer
El Kaabi is a 25-year-old Moroccan centre-forward born in Casablanca, and the younger brother of Morocco’s well-known international scorer Ayoub El Kaabi. He drew attention as the second-division top scorer with 16 goals at Racing Club Casablanca before moving to Renaissance Berkane in the summer of 2025. Despite the comparison pressure that comes with his family name, his goal output in the second tier is a notable achievement in its own right.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Youness El Kaabi |
| Date of birth | 12 December 2000 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Casablanca, Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Main position | Centre-Forward |
| Shirt number | 24 |
| Current club | Renaissance Berkane (2026-27 Botola Pro squad) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Racing Club Casablanca | Renaissance Berkane | See club career note above |
| 24 Temmuz 2025 | Renaissance Berkane | See club career note above |
Youness El Kaabi was born on 12 December 2000 in Casablanca and moved to Renaissance Berkane on a three-year deal on 24 July 2025, after finishing as the second-division top scorer with 16 goals at Racing Club Casablanca. He is listed in the squad wearing the number 24 shirt as a centre-forward; his contract runs through 30 June 2028. He is the younger brother of Morocco’s well-known forward Ayoub El Kaabi.
Playing Style and Assessment
At 1.85m with a right-footed preference, he has a solid physical base for finishing inside the box. His 16-goal season in Racing Casablanca’s second-division campaign points to a striker who scores consistently rather than opportunistically. His family tie to Ayoub El Kaabi creates comparison pressure, but his own performance needs to be judged independently.
Strengths
- Second-division goal output — Finishing as top scorer with 16 goals at Racing Casablanca points to a consistent finishing capacity.
- Contract security — A three-year deal running to 2028 shows the club has him in its medium-to-long-term plans.
- Young age — At 25, he combines top-flight experience with development potential.
Areas for Development
- Top-flight test still ahead — His 16-goal output came at second-division level; whether he can sustain the same efficiency in Botola Pro’s more physical and tactical environment is not yet proven.
- Family-comparison pressure — Being Ayoub El Kaabi’s younger brother can create unrealistic expectations and comparison pressure.
- Data depth — Advanced metrics such as xG and shot accuracy are limited in public sources, so the assessment leans on basic statistics.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A first-team centre-forward candidate at Botola Pro level and a rising profile; a firm verdict requires watching his first full season in the top flight.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Botola Pro ilk 11 adayı, yükselen transfer profili |
| Primary role | Centre-Forward |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | Second-division goal output |
| Main risk | Top-flight test still ahead |
| Scouting verdict | Canlı izleme yap |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Youness El Kaabi? A 25-year-old centre-forward who moved to Renaissance Berkane after finishing as second-division top scorer at Racing Club Casablanca; he is Ayoub El Kaabi’s younger brother.
What position does Youness El Kaabi play? Centre-forward, wearing the number 24 shirt.
Is Youness El Kaabi related to Ayoub El Kaabi? Yes, he is the younger brother of Morocco’s well-known international scorer Ayoub El Kaabi (AfricaFoot/Wikipedia FR).
Sources and Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, publicly available club and league records, Wikipedia, and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and level projections reflect GegenSports editorial analysis. Because official statistical coverage in Botola Pro is more limited than in major European leagues, some advanced metrics are unavailable — this is stated explicitly in the text rather than estimated.
- Transfermarkt — Renaissance de Berkane squad page (verein/37176, 2026-27 current squad, detailed table)
- AfricaFoot / Wikipedia FR — Youness El Kaabi profile and family-ties verification
