Emad Houache


Emad Houache is a Canadian soccer player who plays for FC Gatineau. He plays primarily as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

Youth

Born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Houache moved to Ottawa with his family when he was 10 years old. He started playing with the Ottawa Royals and then went on to play for the Ottawa Fury and AS Hull.

Montreal Impact

In 2012, he joined the Montreal Impact. On March 15, 2015, it was announced that Houache would play for FC Montreal, a USL affiliate club of the Montreal Impact, in their inaugural season. In June, he made his professional debut for the club in a 2–2 draw with New York Red Bulls II. He was released by the club on July 29.

Ottawa Fury

Shortly after being released, Houache joined the Ottawa Fury's Senior Academy. On 6 October 2016, Houache was signed to the first team along with two other Academy players in preparation for the 2015 Soccer Bowl playoffs. He ultimately did not appear for the first team and was reassigned to the Senior Academy at the conclusion of the season.