Khaled El Souki
Footscray
2026 AFL Draft
Power Rankings- Power Ranking
- No. 22
- Position
- General Forward
- Height
- 174 cm
- Age at draft
- 18y 4m
- Plays for
- Western Jets
- Tied to
Western Bulldogs Next Generation Academy- Bid expected
- Pick 18, Western Bulldogs to match
- Invited to
- National combine
- Draft night
- 19 November
| 2026 averages | GM | KI | HB | DI | CP | MA | TA | CL | I50 | R50 | IT | SI | GL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent League | 14 | 12.1 | 5.8 | 17.9 | - | 3.2 | 3.1 | - | 2.8 | 0.6 | - | - | 2.9 |
| Championships | 1 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 |
Bio
Khaled El Souki established himself as one of the top small forwards in the 2026 draft pool during a brilliant campaign for the Western Jets. Tied to the Western Bulldogs through their Next Generation Academy, the electric forward proved a dominant force in the Talent League, where his highlight reel included multiple bags of six goals. His commanding club form was rewarded with a VFL debut for Footscray, where he immediately hit the scoreboard, alongside a call-up to represent Vic Metro at the National Championships. His outstanding season ultimately earned an invitation to the national draft combine.
Compared by scouts to Kysaiah Pickett, El Souki brings a blend of front-and-centre craft, ground-level cleanliness and remarkable physical power. Observers praise his ability to shrug off tacklers, weave through congested space and finish from difficult situations, as well as his capacity to push up for explosive midfield bursts. While a broken ankle interrupted his development earlier in his teenage years, his return to full fitness has seen his draft stock soar. Viewed as a potential top-20 or early second-round prospect, the Bulldogs are heavily tipped to match any rival bid for the dynamic goalkicker on draft night.
VFL career
1 games3 goals
- Debut
- R20 2026 v NTH7 Aug 2026
Stats
Bio
Khaled El Souki established himself as one of the top small forwards in the 2026 draft pool during a brilliant campaign for the Western Jets. Tied to the Western Bulldogs through their Next Generation Academy, the electric forward proved a dominant force in the Talent League, where his highlight reel included multiple bags of six goals. His commanding club form was rewarded with a VFL debut for Footscray, where he immediately hit the scoreboard, alongside a call-up to represent Vic Metro at the National Championships. His outstanding season ultimately earned an invitation to the national draft combine.
Compared by scouts to Kysaiah Pickett, El Souki brings a blend of front-and-centre craft, ground-level cleanliness and remarkable physical power. Observers praise his ability to shrug off tacklers, weave through congested space and finish from difficult situations, as well as his capacity to push up for explosive midfield bursts. While a broken ankle interrupted his development earlier in his teenage years, his return to full fitness has seen his draft stock soar. Viewed as a potential top-20 or early second-round prospect, the Bulldogs are heavily tipped to match any rival bid for the dynamic goalkicker on draft night.
Profile
- Born
- 04 July 2008 (age 18y 96d)
- Height
- 174 cm
Teams
Bio
1 revisionKhaled El Souki established himself as one of the top small forwards in the 2026 draft pool during a brilliant campaign for the Western Jets. Tied to the Western Bulldogs through their Next Generation Academy, the electric forward proved a dominant force in the Talent League, where his highlight reel included multiple bags of six goals. His commanding club form was rewarded with a VFL debut for Footscray, where he immediately hit the scoreboard, alongside a call-up to represent Vic Metro at the National Championships. His outstanding season ultimately earned an invitation to the national draft combine.
Compared by scouts to Kysaiah Pickett, El Souki brings a blend of front-and-centre craft, ground-level cleanliness and remarkable physical power. Observers praise his ability to shrug off tacklers, weave through congested space and finish from difficult situations, as well as his capacity to push up for explosive midfield bursts. While a broken ankle interrupted his development earlier in his teenage years, his return to full fitness has seen his draft stock soar. Viewed as a potential top-20 or early second-round prospect, the Bulldogs are heavily tipped to match any rival bid for the dynamic goalkicker on draft night.