Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss has been named Talent of the Season in the Belgian Pro League–the nation’s top tier for football–at the Pro League Awards ceremony held on Monday in the Belgian municipality of Middelkerke.
After a successful season, during which he scored three goals and provided six assists, “The 20-year-old prodigy from KRC Genk finished ahead of Matte Smets from K. Saint-Trond VV, while Igor Thiago from Club Brugge came in third,” according to a press release.
“Bilal El Khannouss, who finished third in last year’s voting, demonstrated particular strength in the midfield,” the same source added.
He has also been nominated for the Ebony Shoe Award 2024, which each year is bestowed upon the best player of African origin in the Belgian league.