Born on the 2nd of July, 2001 in France, Neil El Aynaoui is a 24-year-old midfielder who suits up for Roma primarily as their central player. He stands magnificently tall at 6 feet 1 inch (1.86m) and strikes an imposing figure on the field, weighing 12 stone 3 lbs (78kg). El Aynaoui's worth on the football market is estimated to be a whopping €15 million, which is approximately £12.8m according to Transfermarkt, and he proudly adorns the jersey with number 8.
Tracing his career back to its genesis in 2021-2022, he took his first professional steps at Nancy in France, where he was featured for a respectable 24 times on the pitch, during which he scored twice. His performance remained consistent in the following season with Nancy, graduating to better figures as he made 33 appearances and netted four goals.
In the 2023-2024 season, El Aynaoui found himself at Lens. His maiden season witnessed him stepping onto the field 25 times and hitting the net once. His second season with the club proved to be his breakthrough season in France. With 24 appearances for Lens, our protagonist scored eight times, leaving a clear mark of his potential.
Fast-forward to the 2025-2026 season, El Aynaoui has since moved across Europe to grace the Italian Serie A with Roma. At the time of reporting, he has been deployed twice in the first team. With much of the season left to unfold, there are high expectations for him to make a significant impact.
To date, El Aynaoui has had no direct connections to Celtic Football Club, hence the detail of his journey here has been succinct.
