Molham Babouli
![]() Babouli in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | January 2, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates[1] | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | York United | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
Mississauga SC[2] | |||
2006-? | Dixie SC | ||
2014 | Toronto FC | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 |
GPC Jaguars | ||
2013–2014 | Sheridan Bruins | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014 |
Toronto FC III | 16 | (21) |
2015 | Toronto FC II | 20 | (4) |
2016–2017 | Toronto FC | 16 | (0) |
2016 | → Toronto FC II (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2017 | Sigma FC | 6 | (5) |
2017–2018 |
Al-Ittihad | 25 | (7) |
2018–2019 | Mississauga MetroStars (indoor) | 22 | (21) |
2019 | FC Ukraine United | 4 | (9) |
2020–2021 | Forge FC | 30 | (8) |
2022 | Muaither | ||
2022– | York United | 27 | (11) |
International career‡ | |||
2015–2016 | Canada U23 | 6 | (2) |
2022– | Syria | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 7, 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023 |
Molham "Mo" Babouli (
Club career
Toronto FC
Babouli spent time at
On March 12, 2015, Babouli signed his first professional contract with Toronto FC II ahead of their inaugural season in the USL.[8] He made his professional debut against the Charleston Battery on March 21, and scored his first goal for the club in the same match.[9] His performance in the match was rewarded with a USL team of the week appearance on March 24.[10]
On March 5, 2016, Babouli signed with Toronto FC.[11] He made his MLS debut against Sporting Kansas City on March 20, as a substitute for Tsubasa Endoh. He returned to Toronto FC II on loan ahead of the 2016 USL season. On April 21, 2017, the club announced that Babouli had been placed on waivers.[12]
Sigma FC
Babouli signed with Sigma following his release from TFC. He scored a goal in his debut against Aurora on July 8, 2017.[13]
Al-Ittihad
In September 2017, Babouli joined Syrian club Al-Ittihad of the Syrian Premier League.[14] They finished in second place in the 2017–18 season, after losing a tie-breaker to Al-Jaish with whom they were level on points.
Mississauga MetroStars
Babouli signed for MASL club Mississauga MetroStars ahead of their inaugural season on November 2, 2018.[15] In his debut season in the MASL he was named the Newcomer of the Year.[16] Babouli was announced as the MetroStars' new team captain ahead of the 2019–20 MASL season.
FC Ukraine United
Babouli played in the
In the opening match of the postseason Babouli scored against
Forge FC
On August 4, 2020,
Muaither SC
In 2022, Babouli joined Muaither SC in the Qatari Second Division.[31]
York United
In August 2022, Babouli joined York United FC on a contract through the 2024 season.[32][33] He made his debut for his new club on August 14, entering in as a substitute against FC Edmonton.[34] In York's next game on August 20, Babouli scored his first goal against his former club Forge FC in an eventual 3-1 victory.[35]
International career
Babouli was eligible to represent the United Arab Emirates (through birth), Syria (through descent), and Canada (through residency). Babouli made his debut for the Canadian program with the U23 side at the 2015 Pan American Games. He played his first match against Brazil U23 and scored a goal in a 4–1 defeat.[36] Babouli was named to the 2015 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship team on September 18, 2015.[37]
In November 2021, he was named to Syria's preliminary squad for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup.[38] He made his debut for the team against the country of his birth, United Arab Emirates, in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on January 27, 2022.[39]
Personal life
In April 2018, Babouli was detained by the Syrian Military Police upon obtaining the Syrian Identity Card, due to the fact that each Syrian male has to do the mandatory military service.[40] He was released days later after paying the fee required for the exemption of the military duties.[41]
Career statistics
- As of match played October 7, 2023[42]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs[a] | League Cup | National Cup[b] | Continental | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Toronto FC III
|
2014 | League1 Ontario | 16 | 21 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 22 | 27 | |||
Toronto FC II | 2015 | United Soccer League | 20 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 4 | ||||
Toronto FC | 2016 | Major League Soccer | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | ||
Toronto FC II (loan) | 2016 | United Soccer League | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||||
Sigma FC | 2017 | League1 Ontario | 7 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 5 | |||
Al-Ittihad
|
2017–18 | Syrian Premier League | 25 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 28 | 8 | |||
FC Ukraine United[43] | 2019 | Canadian Soccer League | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | |||
Forge FC | 2020 | Canadian Premier League | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | |
2021 | Canadian Premier League | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 10 | ||
Club total | 31 | 8 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 44 | 12 | |||
Career total | 125 | 54 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 154 | 67 |
- ^ Includes MLS Cup, CPL Finals, and CSL Playoffs
- ^ Includes Canadian Championship matches.
Honours
Sheridan College
- CCAA National Championship: 2014
Toronto FC III
- League1 Ontario League Champions: 2014
- PLSQ Inter-Provincial Cup Champions: 2014
Toronto FC
Forge
- 2020
Individual
- League1 Ontario Golden Boot: 2014
- League1 Ontario MVP: 2014
- Major Arena Soccer League Newcomer of the Year: 2018–19
- CONCACAF League Team Of The Tournament: 2021
References
- ^ Molham Babouli at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ "Pro: First Youth Registration List" (PDF).
- ^ "Scoring leaders (as of October 1, 2014)". League1 Ontario. Archived from the original on March 27, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "TFC Academy Triumphs". Toronto FC. October 4, 2014. Archived from the original on December 28, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ Rollins, Duane (November 3, 2014). "TFCA 4 - CS Longueuil 0". League1 Ontario. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ Rollins, Duane (November 9, 2014). "Toronto FC Academy 0 - CS Longueuil 0". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "League1 Ontario Awards Banquet 2014". League1 Ontario. November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Toronto FC II announces signing of eight players". Toronto FC. March 12, 2015. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ Hylton, Kamal (March 21, 2015). "Match Recap: TFC II vs. Charleston". Toronto FC. Archived from the original on September 1, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ "Babouli named to USL team of the week". Toronto FC. March 24, 2015. Archived from the original on September 1, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "Toronto FC Sign Molham Babouli". Toronto FC. March 5, 2016.
- ^ "Toronto FC Waive Mo Babouli". Toronto FC. April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Striker talent on display in League1 Ontario goal-fest". Ontario Soccer. July 11, 2017.
- ^ Platt, Oliver (September 23, 2017). "Former Toronto FC striker Mo Babouli joins Syrian club Al-Ittihad". Waking The Red.
- ^ "Mississauga Metrostars Sign Former Toronto FC Forward Mo Babouli". Mississauga Merostars. November 2, 2018. Archived from the original on November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ Husted, Jeff (May 4, 2019). "MASL Announces Major Individual Postseason Awards - Major Arena Soccer League". MASL. Retrieved 2019-09-09.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (September 9, 2019). "New Arrival Babouli Strikes Four for Ukraine Utd Canadian Soccer League". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Adamson, Stan (October 1, 2019). "Ukraine Utd End on Winning Note…Hamilton City in playoffs – Canadian Soccer League". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "2019 First Division Stats". Canadian Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (October 13, 2019). "Ukraine Utd Defeat Hamilton in Quarterfinals….Playoffs Update – Canadian Soccer League". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (October 20, 2019). "FC Ukraine United Victory…..Will meet Scarborough in final – Canadian Soccer League". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Adamson, Stan (October 26, 2019). "Scarborough on Top…..Vorkuta B wins Second Division Championship – Canadian Soccer League". Canadian Soccer League. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 28, 2020). "York9 FC: 'We Didn't Offer Mo Babouli A Contract'". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Forge FC sign Canadian forward Babouli". August 4, 2020.
- ^ Molinaro, John (August 13, 2020). "Injury-time penalty allows Cavalry to draw Forge in CPL season opener".
- ^ @CPLsoccer (September 20, 2020). "As voted for by the fans, @ForgeFCHamilton's Mo Babouli is the last @GatoradeCanada Man of the Match" (Tweet). Retrieved September 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Forge FC Re-Signs Striker Molham Babouli". Northern Tribune. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ a b c "Game Details". Concacaf. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ "RECAP: Forge FC advance to SF, qualify for Concacaf Champions League with resounding Leg 2 win vs. Santos". Canadian Premier League. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ "Kevin Lopez, Anangono highlight 2021 SCL Team Of The Tournament". CONCACAF. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 19, 2022). "Babouli Lands With Qatari Side Muaither SC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Rhodes, Benedict (August 10, 2022). "York United sign Canadian forward Mo Babouli through end of 2024 season". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 10, 2022). "Molham Babouli Is A Nine Stripe". Northern Tribune.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (August 14, 2022). "HIGHLIGHTS: York United take 3 points vs. FC Edmonton after wild ending". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "HIGHLIGHTS: Forge FC vs. York United FC (August 20, 2022)". August 20, 2022.
- ^ Squizzato, Daniel (July 12, 2015). "Stylish Brazil makes Canadian men suffer in Pan Am football". Canadian Olympic Committee.
- ^ "Canada M23 picks players for CONCACAF Olympic Qualifiers". Canadian Soccer Association. September 18, 2015.
- ^ @SyriaProPlayers (November 17, 2021). "#ملهم_بابولي صانع العاب نادي الكندي متواجد ضمن القائمة الاولية لمنتخبنا بكأس العرب" [The Canadian club playmaker is in the preliminary list of our team in the Arab Cup] (Tweet) (in Arabic) – via Twitter.
- ^ "UAE vs Syria (2-0) Jan 27, 2022 Match Stats". January 27, 2022.
- ^ "ملهم بابولي.. من كندا إلى نادي الاتحاد إلى الخدمة العسكرية" [Inspired by Baboli.. From Canada to Al Ittihad Club to Military Service]. enab baladi (in Arabic). 19 April 2018.
- ^ "النظام السوري يفرج عن لاعب الاتحاد ملهم بابولي" [The Syrian regime releases Al-Ittihad player Molham Baboli]. enab baladi (in Arabic). 21 April 2018.
- ^ Molham Babouli at Soccerway
- ^ "2019 First Division Stats – Canadian Soccer League". 2019-10-14. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved 2020-04-29.