On a late August afternoon, Hamouja Soukouna, a 191cm futsal playmaker, was offering advice to young players at a tournament organized by the association Changez nos vies in La Courneuve. As a patron of the organization, he reaffirmed his commitment to seriously returning to football, a promise made to Halil Ibrahim, the association's president.
At 19, a severe meniscus injury had halted his career, despite being scouted by Red Star and playing for several clubs in the Île-de-France region. After neglecting his rehabilitation, he switched to futsal, an intensive five-a-side tactical discipline.
His height is a rare asset for his position as winger or playmaker, where he impresses with his power, speed, and technical finesse, earning him affectionate nicknames like 'the horse' or 'the octopus'.
He began his professional career at ACCS Futsal Club, experiencing the Champions League. After declining a promotion to division 1, he excelled in D2 at Clichy (20 goals, 16 assists in 20 matches), earning him a call-up to the French U23 team. He was later named 'revelation of the year' in Ajaccio, won the French Cup with Nantes, and joined the French senior national team.
True to his motto 'precise and not rushed,' he moved to Charleroi in Belgium this summer, attracted by the club's clear project and professionalism. He appreciates the calm environment and high-level support, with days combining training and strength conditioning.
His future goal is to play in Spain, considered the world's best league. He continues to return to La Courneuve to interact with young footballers.
