Sami Jalal

Sami Jalal Karchoud (born 8August 2004) is a Danish footballer who currently plays for Viborg in the Danish Superliga. He has also made an appearance for the Denmark national under-20 football team.

Career Jalal's youth career began at B.93 before moving to FA 2000 in 2019. After several years in the club's youth teams, he signed his first professional contract with Danish 3rd Division club FA 2000 on 19April 2023 at 18years old. A year later, on 29April 2024, he was sold for a reported fee of to Kolding. In his one season at the club, he appeared in 36 matches, scoring twice and assisting in an additional five goals.

On 22July 2025, Jalal made his move to the top flight of Danish football when he was signed by Superliga club Viborg for a reported fee. He signed with the club on a five-year contract, valid until 2030. Jalal was named as Danish Superliga Player of the Month for March 2026, receiving the award on 6April.

Early in Viborg's 2026–27 season, Jalal signed a new contract with the club on a five-year contract.

International career In May2025, Jalal was called up to the Denmark national under-20 football team, making an appearance in a 3–3 draw versus Mexico in the Maurice Revello Tournament on 4 June. He was replaced after one appearance for the remainder of the tournament by Gustav Fraulo.

Jalal was called up to the Denmark U21 team in March2026, replacing Viborg teammate Charly Nouck.

Personal life Jalal is eligible to represent Denmark, Morocco, or Tunisia.

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Honours Danish Superliga Player of the Month: March 2026