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Midfielder
N. El Aynaoui
AS Roma
Born 2 Jul 2001
- No.
- 24
- Age
- 25
Profile
- Position
- Central Midfielder / Deep-Lying Midfielder
- Club
- AS Roma
- Strong foot
- Right
- Key trait
- High-IQ midfield engine
- Date of birth
- 2 Jul 2001 (age 25)
- Shirt number
- 24
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Tempo controller. El Aynaoui keeps midfield moving with clean passing, smart angles, and calm decision-making.
- Two-way worker. He covers ground, wins duels, and gives Morocco balance between defence and attack.
- Progressive passer. He looks forward quickly and helps break lines without forcing the game.
Iconic Moments
- Lens Breakthrough. Rose from Nancy to Lens and became one of Ligue 1’s most exciting Moroccan midfielders.
- 2025 Roma Move. Earned a major Serie A transfer and took the iconic #8 shirt at AS Roma.
- Morocco Rise. Became part of Morocco’s new midfield generation after choosing the Atlas Lions.
Did You Know?
- He is the son of Moroccan tennis legend Younes El Aynaoui.
- He wears #8 in tribute to his football idol, Andrés Iniesta.
- Born in Nancy, France, he represents Morocco through his Moroccan heritage.