Neil El Aynaoui
RBL
Center Midfielder
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Jul 2, 2001 (25)
Right
6'1"
170 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2026/2027 Bundesliga
Overall Grades by game
2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Quickly secures starting role
El Aynaoui has started four consecutive matches across all competitions since arriving from Roma.
Analysis: El Aynaoui has immediately established himself as a regular in midfield following his arrival, starting every match during his opening run with the club. He has attempted seven shots while creating two chances and adding six tackles and five interceptions across four appearances in all competitions. His combination of attacking involvement and defensive work has helped him quickly secure a prominent role in midfield.
Strong defensive output in win
El Aynaoui registered seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Canada.
Analysis: El Aynaoui was forced to play a bit more defensively in this game, but that translated into the Roma midfielder setting a new tournament-high mark in clearances. El Aynaoui has started every game for Morocco in the World Cup and has gone the full 90 four times, so he should be one of the first names on the team sheet for the quarterfinals next week. Through five outings, he has six shots, three chances created, 12 clearances, 16 tackles and eight interceptions.
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