Neil El Aynaoui

Midfielder #8
Age 24 years
Nationality Morocco
Market Value €20M

Career

No transfer history

Paragraph 1 - THE HOOK: Neil El Aynaoui operates as a Bronze tier Impact player for Roma, stepping onto the pitch specifically to shift momentum. Arriving from Lens in a high-profile move, the midfielder is steadily building his body of work in Italy's demanding top flight. His primary responsibility lies not in spectacular highlights, but in the gritty, essential task of shutting down matches and providing fresh legs when the starting midfield begins to tire against elite opposition.

Paragraph 2 - THE SEASON: His season is entirely defined by strategic second-half introductions, making 18 appearances and logging over 600 minutes of pure tactical disruption. Crucially, he has earned the gold INTERCEPTOR badge, reading the game brilliantly and stepping in to break down complex opposition passing patterns. While he is going through a quiet spell in terms of pure form and attacking output—failing to register goals or assists in his latest outings—his underlying engine never stops working. A high Workrate dimension tells the story of a player whose relentless off-the-ball running and intelligent positioning provide essential defensive stability when matches become uncomfortably stretched late on.

Paragraph 3 - THE STAKES: Holding a stable market value of €20M, the hard-working midfielder represents a significant piece of Roma's long-term squad building strategy. As he continues to adapt to the tactical intricacies of his new club, the focus shifts toward translating his defensive effort into more consistent, dominant all-around displays that dictate the tempo of the midfield.

Player Rating

Neil El Aynaoui
44
Rating
9
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 37
🎯 Clutch 42
🎨 Style 63
📊 Ability 47
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Neil El Aynaoui is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for AS Roma. Evidence: 2.0 Interceptions/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (68/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Neil El Aynaoui Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 62%
Weight 65%
Experience 38%

vs Serie A

Height 45%
Weight 51%
Experience 38%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 39 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 57 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 68 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 48 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 39
Shooting 57
Defense 53
Workrate 68
Passing 48
Key Strength 68 Workrate
Area to Watch 39 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Neil El Aynaoui this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 18, 2026 AS Roma 1-1 Atalanta Serie A 60' 6.5 0 0 53 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 10, 2026 AS Roma 3-0 Pisa Serie A 27' 6.7 0 0 58 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 05, 2026 Inter 5-2 AS Roma Serie A 0' - 0 0 89 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Mar 22, 2026 AS Roma 1-0 Lecce Serie A 51' 7.0 0 0 32 Stadio Olimpico
Mar 19, 2026 AS Roma 3-4 Bologna UEFA Europa League 16' 6.2 - 0 100 Stadio Olimpico
Mar 15, 2026 Como 2-1 AS Roma Serie A 0' - 0 0 96 Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
Mar 12, 2026 Bologna 1-1 AS Roma UEFA Europa League 66' 6.5 0 0 52 -
Mar 08, 2026 Genoa 2-1 AS Roma Serie A 40' 6.7 0 0 67 Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Mar 01, 2026 AS Roma 3-3 Juventus Serie A 21' 6.5 0 0 100 Stadio Olimpico
Feb 22, 2026 AS Roma 3-0 Cremonese Serie A 48' 7.2 0 0 41 Stadio Olimpico
Feb 15, 2026 Napoli 2-2 AS Roma Serie A 29' 6.2 0 0 100 Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Feb 09, 2026 AS Roma 2-0 Cagliari Serie A 10' 6.5 0 0 44 Stadio Olimpico
Feb 02, 2026 Udinese 1-0 AS Roma Serie A 78' 6.7 0 0 42 Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli
Jan 29, 2026 Panathinaikos 1-1 AS Roma UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 43 Olympic Stadium of Athens
Jan 25, 2026 AS Roma 1-1 AC Milan Serie A 0' - 0 0 64 Stadio Olimpico

Player Market Value

Track Neil El Aynaoui's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €20.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'25)
€20.0M €10.0M €0
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