Neil El Aynaoui
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Neil El Aynaoui 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Neil El Aynaoui has appeared in 25 Serie A matches this season, totalling 988 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 25 | 988 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 6.48 |
 Europa League | 9 | 712 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 7.02 |
| Total | 34 | 1,700 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 46 | 6.62 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.27 | 64 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 100 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 51 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.18 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.10 | 56 |
| Chances created | 11 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.36 | 90 |
Neil El Aynaoui has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 165 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Neil El Aynaoui has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 583 | 53.10 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 520 | 47.40 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.46 | 52 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.55 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 7.01 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 50 | 4.55 | 44 |
Neil El Aynaoui has completed 520 of 583 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.82 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.55 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 51 | 4.65 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.18 | 67 |
| Touches | 747 | 68.00 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 104 | 9.47 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.64 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.91 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.46 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.91 | 25 |
Neil El Aynaoui completes 9 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.91 | 62 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.91 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.55 | 94 |
| Clearances | 15 | 1.37 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 4.83 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.18 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.18 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Neil El Aynaoui makes 21 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 2.10 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.46 | 93 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.18 | 84 |
| Fouls per card | 4.60 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 3.01 | 66 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Neil El Aynaoui has committed 23 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right central midfielder (3) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Neil El Aynaoui previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 6 | 563 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 7.00 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 244 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.28 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7.07 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 24 | 1,600 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 39 | 7.33 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 25 | 1,567 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 37 | 7.08 |
 Champions League | 3 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.39 |
| Europa League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.73 |
| Coupe de France | 1 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.45 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 24 | 1,407 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 48 | 6.41 |
About Neil El Aynaoui
Serie A 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Neil El Aynaoui has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 25 appearances (8 starts), totalling 988 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Neil El Aynaoui has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Neil El Aynaoui has created 11 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (53% success rate). Neil El Aynaoui has contributed 12 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Neil El Aynaoui has registered 21 tackles (10 won), 17 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 520 from 583 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Neil El Aynaoui has won 51 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Neil El Aynaoui has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 10.
About Neil El Aynaoui
Neil El Aynaoui is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Roma in the Serie A, representing France. Neil El Aynaoui is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 2 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Neil El Aynaoui's most recent match was away at France on November 23rd. Roma lost 2-0. Neil El Aynaoui played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
Teammates at Roma
Neil El Aynaoui currently plays alongside Matías Soulé, Pierluigi Gollini, Giorgio De Marzi, Neil El Aynaoui, Paulo Dybala, Luigi Cherubini, Mario Hermoso, Daniele Ghilardi, Niccolò Pisilli, Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini, Devis Vásquez, Radoslaw Zelezny, Marash Kumbulla, Devyne Rensch, Manu Koné, Anass Salah-Eddine, Mattia Mannini, Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ndicka, Angeliño, Jan Ziolkowski, Filippo Reale, Donyell Malen, Wesley, Riccardo Pagano and Mile Svilar at Roma.