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Neil El Aynaoui
Morocco international 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 represents the Morocco national team.
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Club career
Nancy
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]
Lens
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]
Roma
On 20 July 2025, El Aynaoui moved to Roma in Italy on a five-year contract.[5] He made his debut for the club against Bologna on matchday 1 of the Serie A, by coming off the bench in the 60th minute in place of El Shaarawy.[6]
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International career
Born in France, El Aynaoui holds French and Moroccan nationalities.[7] He was called up to the Morocco U23s for a set of friendlies in September 2023.[8]
Personal life
El Aynaoui is the son of the retired Moroccan tennis player Younes El Aynaoui.[9]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 5 October 2025
- Includes Coupe de France
- Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
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References
External links
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