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Neil El Aynaoui
Footballer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Neil Yoni El Aynaoui (Arabic: نائل العيناوي; born 2 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie A club Roma. Born in France, he is a youth international for Morocco.
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Club career
El Aynaoui joined the youth academy of Nancy when he was 8, and signed his first professional contract with the club on 3 June 2021.[1] He made his professional debut with Nancy in a 4–0 Ligue 2 loss to Toulouse on 31 July 2021.[2]
On 29 June 2023, El Aynaoui signed for Ligue 1 club Lens on a four-year contract.[3] He scored his first goal on 28 October 2023 against FC Nantes.[4]
On 20 July 2025, El Aynaoui moved to Roma in Italy on a five-year contract.[5]
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International career
Born in France, El Aynaoui holds French and Moroccan nationalities.[6] He was called up to the Morocco U23s for a set of friendlies in September 2023.[7]
Personal life
El Aynaoui is the son of the retired Moroccan tennis player Younes El Aynaoui.[8]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 May 2025
- Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
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