Neil El Aynaoui: profile
Neil El Aynaoui (born 2 July 2001 in Nancy, France) is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a midfielder for RB Leipzig.
Aynaoui made the step into senior football with AS Nancy-Lorraine II in 2020. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2020. The busiest spell of his career was at R.C. Lens (2023–2025): 48 appearances and 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 139 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Aynaoui has represented Morocco (2025–present), earning 22 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Ecuador on 27 March 2026 (International Friendly).
Nancy has produced 7 footballers in our database, including José Touré, Michaël Chrétien Basser and Samir Hadji.
Eligibility explained: Why does Neil El Aynaoui play for Morocco?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2025 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2026 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2020–present (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Italy and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (16 in 139)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 71% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Latest move
- RB Leipzig (01 Sep 2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Baba Rahman, Kossi Agassa and Yassine Meriah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 |  AS Nancy-Lorraine II |
42 | 4 | |
| 2021–2023 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 24 | 2 |
| 2023–2025 | R.C. Lens |
Ligue 1 | 48 | 9 |
| 2025– |  AS Roma |
Serie A | 25 | 1 |
| 2026– |  RB Leipzig |
Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 139 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– |  Morocco |
Senior | 22 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Mar 2026 | Morocco 1–1 Ecuador | 88 | International Friendly |
| 2 | 31 Mar 2026 | Morocco 2–1 Paraguay | 53 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Neil El Aynaoui?
Neil El Aynaoui was born on 2 July 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Neil El Aynaoui born?
Neil El Aynaoui was born in Nancy, France.
Which national team does Neil El Aynaoui play for?
Neil El Aynaoui plays international football for Morocco. He has 22 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Neil El Aynaoui played for?
Neil El Aynaoui's recorded clubs are AS Nancy-Lorraine II, A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, R.C. Lens, AS Roma and RB Leipzig.
What team does Neil El Aynaoui play for now?
According to the latest data, Neil El Aynaoui plays for RB Leipzig.
How tall is Neil El Aynaoui?
Neil El Aynaoui is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Neil El Aynaoui play?
Neil El Aynaoui plays as a midfielder.
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