Ayman Aiki Explained

Ayman Aiki
Birth Date:25 June 2005
Birth Place:Champigny-sur-Marne, France[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Saint-Étienne B
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Bry FC
Youthyears2:2016–2020
Youthclubs2:RC Joinville
Youthyears3:2020–2022
Youthclubs3:Saint-Étienne
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Saint-Étienne B
Caps1:39
Goals1:2
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Saint-Étienne
Caps2:7
Goals2:1
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalteam1:France U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:16:22, 5 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:21 November 2023

Ayman Aiki (born 25 June 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Championnat National 3 side Saint-Étienne B.

Club career

Born in Champigny-sur-Marne, Aiki began his career playing for Bry FC and RC Joinville. In 2020, he joined Saint-Étienne.[1] During the 2021–22 season, Aiki played for the club's under-19 side, and was considered the "biggest attacking talent" in Sainté's youth academy. Despite only being 16 years old, he also participated in several reserve team matches in the Championnat National 3.[2]

On 8 June 2022, Aiki signed his first professional contract with Saint-Étienne, a deal lasting into 2025.[3] He became the first player at the club born in 2005 to sign a pro contract.[4] On 30 July, Aiki made his professional debut for Saint-Étienne in a 2–1 Ligue 2 defeat away to Dijon, scoring his side's only goal after having come on as a substitute.[5] [6] At the age of 17 years and 35 days, he became the youngest player to score a league goal for Saint-Étienne.[7]

International career

Aiki received his maiden call-up to the France U17 national team in November 2021.[8] In 2022, he was included in the team's squad for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel.[9] During France's second group stage match against Bulgaria, Aiki scored a goal that contributed to his team's 4–0 victory.[10] [11] France went on to win the tournament.[12]

Personal life

Born in France, Aiki is of Burkinabè descent. He holds both French and Burkinabè nationalities.[13]

Honours

France U17

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La fiche de Ayman AIKI . 3 August 2022 . Envertetcontretous.fr . fr.
  2. Web site: Duarte . Adam . 18 April 2022 . ASSE : le plus grand talent offensif du centre et deux autres Verts bientôt pros ? . 3 August 2022 . But! Football Club . fr.
  3. Web site: 8 June 2022 . Premier contrat professionnel pour Ayman Aiki à Saint-Étienne . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  4. Web site: 8 June 2022 . Premier contrat professionnel pour Ayman Aiki . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  5. Web site: Canivenc . Clovis . 31 July 2022 . ASSE : Qui est Ayman Aiki, le nouveau talent de la formation stéphanoise ? . 4 August 2022 . . fr.
  6. Web site: 30 July 2022 . Dijon FCO vs. Saint-Etienne . 3 August 2022 . ESPN.
  7. Web site: 30 July 2022 . ASSE : Ayman Aiki s'est offert un record à Dijon . 3 August 2022 . Foot National . fr.
  8. Web site: 30 November 2021 . Ayman Aiki convoqué avec l'équipe de France U17 . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  9. Web site: 30 April 2022 . Les vingts joueurs choisis pour l'euro . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  10. Web site: Guyon . Pierre . 19 May 2022 . Euro U17. L'équipe de France domine facilement la Bulgarie et rejoint les quarts de finale . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  11. Web site: 19 May 2022 . EDF U17 : Ayman Aiki s'illustre à l'Euro des U17 ! . 3 August 2022 . Peuple-Vert.fr . . fr.
  12. Web site: 1 June 2022 . La France remporte l'Euro des moins de 17 ans contre les Pays-Bas . 3 August 2022 . . fr.
  13. Web site: Ganne . Antoine . 8 June 2022 . Saint-Etienne : premier contrat professionnel pour Ayman Aiki . 3 August 2022 . Afrik-Foot . fr.