Ayman Sellouf Explained

Ayman Sellouf
Birth Date:25 August 2001
Birth Place:Nijmegen, Netherlands
Height:1.77 m
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:RKSV Brakkenstein
Youthyears2:2014–2019
Youthclubs2:NEC
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:NEC
Caps1:24
Goals1:3
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Jong FC Utrecht
Caps2:24
Goals2:2
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Pacific FC
Caps3:37
Goals3:10
Years4:2024
Clubs4:→ Vancouver FC (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Club-Update:19 October 2024

Ayman Sellouf (born 25 August 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Early life

Sellouf began playing football with local club RKSV Brakkenstein.[1] In 2014, he joined the youth system of NEC.[2] [3] In 2018, he scored a hat trick in a 4-0 victory over the Ajax Youth Academy in the championship final to win the U17 Cup.[4]

Club career

In April 2019, he signed his first professional contract with NEC, signing a two-year deal,[5] for the 2019-20 season.[6] During the club's pre-season, he scored six goals, including a hat trick against lower tier side Overasseltse Boys.[7] [8] He made his official debut on 19 August 2019 against Jong Ajax. He scored his first goal on 7 February 2020 against Telstar, scoring the final goal in a 7-1 victory, which set the record for NEC's largest ever away victory.[9] [10] He made his first start on 28 February 2020 against NAC Breda.[11] [12] During the 2020-21 season, he helped the club earn promotion to the top tier Eredivise for the following season, but he did not remain with the club for that season.[13]

In July 2021, he went on trial with FC Utrecht.[14] [15] In August 2021, he signed a two-year contract, with an option for a third season, joining the second team Jong FC Utrecht, who played in the Eerste Divisie.[16] [17] In August 2022, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[18]

In January 2023, he joined Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC.[19] [20] On 23 April, he made his first start and scored his first goal in a match against Cavalry FC, subsequently being named to the CPL Team of the Week.[21] In May 2023, he was named the CPL Player of the Week for week 4.[22] He was named the league Player of the Month for June.[23] He spent much of the season in a supersub role, contributing eight goal contributions (goals and assists) off of the bench.[24] At the end of the season, he was one of ten nominees for CPL Players’ Player of the Year award.[25] In January 2024, the club picked up his option for the 2024 season, despite there being interest from foreign clubs in acquiring him on a transfer.[26] [27]

In August 2024, he was loaned to Vancouver FC for the remainder of 2024 in a loan swap, with Moses Dyer heading to Pacific FC on loan for the same duration.[28] [29] He returned to Pacific FC in December 2024 at the conclusion of his loan, but his contract expired, leaving him a free agent.[30]

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Sellouf is of Moroccan descent.[31] [32]

He has previously attending a training camp with the Morocco U18 national team.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsappsGoals
NEC2019–20Eerste Divisie81—10—91
2020–21Eerste Divisie162—1000172
Total243002000263
Jong Utrecht2021–22Eerste Divisie242———242
Pacific FC2023Canadian Premier League2773030—337
2024Canadian Premier League1030031—134
Total37103061004611
Vancouver FC (loan)2024Canadian Premier League101—00—101
Career total951630810010617

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aanvaller Ayman Sellouf toegevoegd aan beloftenteam. Attacker Ayman Sellouf added to the U23 team. nl. 6 August 2021. FC Utrecht.
  2. Web site: Pacific FC adds to 2023 roster with signing of winger Ayman Sellouf. Brett. Honeysett. Victoria Now.
  3. Web site: Deel 12: deze jeugdspelers kloppen op de deur bij NEC Nijmegen. nl. ELF Voetbal. Part 12: These youth players knock on the door at NEC Nijmegen. Tim. Beck. 10 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Sellouf bezorgt NEC O17 met hattrick de beker. nl. Sellouf gives NEC O17 the cup with a hat trick. 2 June 2018. Forza NEC.
  5. News: Vier jeugdspelers tekenen profcontact bij NEC . RN7 . Four youth players sign professional contact with NEC . 4 April 2019 . Dutch . 30 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190830145323/https://rn7.nl/nieuws/vier-jeugdspelers-tekenen-profcontract-bij-nec . dead .
  6. Web site: Schaduwspits Ayman Sellouf (17) kijkt uit naar Open Dag van NEC. Shadow striker Ayman Sellouf (17) is looking forward to NEC's Open Day. nl. 3 August 2019. Pichel. Dominique. De Gelderlander.
  7. Web site: Sellouf leidt NEC naar zege tegen Sportfreunde Lotte. 9 July 2019. Forza NEC. Sellouf leads NEC to victory against Sportfreunde Lotte. nl.
  8. Web site: Sellouf geniet bij ‘de echte mannen’: “Nu bij het eerste blijven”. Sander. Janssen. Sellouf enjoys 'the real men': “Stay with the first now”. nl. 26 July 2019. Forza NEC.
  9. Web site: NEC heeft geen kind aan Telstar en boekt grootste uitzege ooit: 7-1. NEC has no child for Telstar and records the biggest away win ever: 7-1. nl. 7 February 2020. Bram. van Zundert. De Gelderlander.
  10. Web site: NEC-trainer Gesthuizen geniet na van historische 7-1 overwinning: ‘Ik had het gevoel: wat gebeurt hier?’. NEC coach Gesthuizen enjoys historic 7-1 victory: 'I had the feeling: what is happening here?'. nl. Pichel. Dominique. Bram. van Zundert. De Gelderlander.
  11. Web site: Ayman Sellouf klopt bij NEC nadrukkelijk op de deur. Ayman Sellouf is emphatically knocking on the door at NEC. nl. Danny. van den Broek. De Gelderlander.
  12. Web site: Sellouf: “Ik groeide gedurende de wedstrijd”. Sellouf: “I grew during the race”. nl. 10 March 2020. Joram. Janssen. Forza NEC.
  13. Web site: Pacific FC signs third Dutch import for 2023 CPL season. 25 January 2023. Cleve. Dheensaw. Times Colonist.
  14. Web site: Pichel. Dominique. Sellouf na vertrek bij NEC op proef bij FC Utrecht. Sellouf after leaving NEC on trial at FC Utrecht. . 13 July 2021 . nl.
  15. Web site: Voormalig NEC-talent Sellouf op proef bij FC Utrecht. Former NEC talent Sellouf on trial at FC Utrecht. 17 July 2021. nl. Omroep Gelderland.
  16. Web site: Sellouf verdient contract bij Jong FC Utrecht. Sellouf earns a contract with Jong FC Utrecht. nl. 6 August 2021. Forza NEC.
  17. Web site: Sellouf maakt na proefperiode overstap van NEC naar FC Utrecht. Sellouf will transfer from NEC to FC Utrecht after a trial period. nl. 6 August 2021. Algemeen Dagblad. Pichel. Dominique.
  18. Web site: Wegen Ayman Sellouf en FC Utrecht scheiden. Paths Ayman Sellouf and FC Utrecht separate. nl. 30 August 2022. FC Utrecht.
  19. Web site: Pacific FC signs Forward Ayman Sellouf. Jack. Longo. 25 January 2023. Pacific FC.
  20. Web site: Pacific Add Dutch Winger Sellouf, More Signings To Come. 25 January 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  21. Web site: Sellouf and Young named to CPL Team of the Week – Week 2. 25 April 2023. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  22. Web site: Sellouf named CPL Player of the Week – Week 4. 9 May 2023. Pacific FC.
  23. Web site: Sellouf named Canadian Premier League Player of the Month for June. 5 July 2023. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  24. Web site: Match Analysis: Supersub Sellouf saves crucial home win for Pacific vs. Valour. 2 September 2023. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  25. Web site: Aparicio and Sellouf among ten nominees for CPL Players’ Player of the Year award. 23 October 2023. Pacific FC.
  26. Web site: Pacific FC picks up Ayman Sellouf 2024 option: Forward joins Reid to lead Tridents attacking line. 30 January 2024. Pacific FC.
  27. Web site: Sellouf Stays At Starlight Despite Heavy Interest Abroad. 30 January 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  28. Web site: How blockbuster moves for Dyer, Sellouf can help ignite B.C. rivals Pacific and Vancouver. 16 August 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  29. Web site: Blockbuster CPL Trade: Vancouver FC And Pacific FC Trade Moses Dyer And Ayman Sellouf. 16 August 2024. Northern Tribune. Felipe. Vallejo.
  30. Web site: Pacific FC Announces End of Season Roster Update . Pacific FC . 1 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250101151030/https://pacificfc.canpl.ca/article/pacific-fc-announces-end-of-season-roster-update . 1 January 2025 . 6 December 2024.
  31. Web site: Gedreven jeugdtalent Ayman Sellouf: 'Ik weet dat ik het niveau aankan'. Driven youth talent Ayman Sellouf: 'I know I can handle the level'. nl. 20 November 2019. NEC Nijmegen.
  32. Web site: Sellouf wil uitgroeien tot vaste basiskracht: “Weet nu wat er gevraagd wordt”. Sellouf wants to grow into a permanent basic force: "Now know what is being asked". 15 July 2020. Julian. Paardekooper. nl. Forza NEC.

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