Soufiane Bidaoui

1. Early Life and Career Beginnings

Soufiane Bidaoui was born on April 20, 1990, in Etterbeek, Belgium. He began his professional football career in his home country, playing for several Belgian clubs during his formative years in the sport.

He made his professional debut with Westerlo, where he played during the 2009-2010 season, making 2 appearances. Following his time at Westerlo, he moved to Roeselare for the 2010-2011 season, appearing in 11 matches and scoring 2 goals. From 2011 to 2013, Bidaoui played for Lierse, where he made 39 appearances and scored 2 goals.

2. Club Career

Bidaoui's club career has seen him play for various teams in both Belgium and Italy, including several loan spells and transfers that highlight his versatility and experience across different leagues.

In the summer of 2013, Bidaoui made a significant move to Italy, signing a contract with Parma. During his tenure with Parma, he made 4 appearances. Soon after joining Parma, he was loaned to Crotone for the 2013-2014 season. At Crotone, he became a more regular feature, making 38 appearances and scoring 3 goals. Following this, in 2015, he had another loan spell with Latina, where he played in 15 matches and found the net twice.

On July 11, 2016, Bidaoui was signed by Avellino, agreeing to a two-year contract that included an option for an additional season. He accumulated 41 appearances and scored 3 goals during his time with Avellino. On August 20, 2018, he moved to another Serie B club, Spezia. He played 39 matches for Spezia, scoring 7 goals.

Bidaoui continued his career in Italy by signing with Ascoli on January 14, 2021. For Ascoli, he made 4 appearances. His journey in Italian football continued when he transferred to Frosinone on January 31, 2023, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract. Most recently, on September 4, 2024, Bidaoui joined SPAL in Serie C, where he signed a two-season contract.

3. International Career

Soufiane Bidaoui represented Morocco at the international level. His most notable appearance for the national team was during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was part of the Morocco U-23 squad that competed in the tournament, making 3 appearances for the team.

4. Career Statistics

The following table provides an overview of Soufiane Bidaoui's club and international career statistics, including appearances and goals scored.