Hassan Ayari Explained

Hassan Ayari
Fullname:Hassan Ben Kamel Ayari
Birth Date:8 December 2002
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Toronto FC II
Clubnumber:81
Youthyears1:2014–2019
Youthclubs1:TW Braga
Youthyears2:2019–2023
Youthclubs2:Sheffield United
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:→ Scarborough Athletic (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Toronto FC II
Caps3:13
Goals3:4
Years4:2024
Clubs4:→ Toronto FC (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Tunisia U20
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:28 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:10 October 2021

Hassan Ben Kamel Ayari (; born 8 December 2002) is a footballer who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. Born in the United States, he represents Tunisia at youth international level.

Early life

In August 2014, he joined Northern Ireland club TW Braga's youth academy.[1] However, the club was latter issued a £8,500 fine by FIFA for improper registration of Ayari, despite him having a European passport.[2]

In 2019, Ayari joined the Sheffield United F.C. Academy.[3] [4] In January 2021, he debuted with Sheffield United's U23 team, scoring a brace in his first appearance.[5]

Club career

In July 2021, after completing his scholarship, he signed a pro deal Sheffield United.[6] [7] In September 2022, Ayari was loaned to Scarborough Athletic in the sixth tier National League North.[8] [9] In late October 2022, he was recalled by Sheffield United, terminating the loan early.[10] In November 2022, after asking to leave the club,[11] he went on trial with Sheffield Wednesday.[12] [13] However, he did not signed with Sheffield Wednesday and ultimately returned to Sheffield United's youth sides.[14] His contract would expire in the summer of 2023.[15] [16] After his contract expired, he went on trial with Burton Albion.[17] [18]

In April 2024, Ayari signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[19] He made his debut on 19 April, in a substitute appearance, against New England Revolution II.[20] In June 2024, he signed a short-term loan with the Toronto FC first team.[21]

International career

Ayari was born in the United States to a Lithuanian mother and a Tunisian father.[22] [23]

In 2020, he committed to play for Tunisia.[24] In 2021, he played with Tunisia U20 at the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.[25] [26]

Career statistics

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2022–23EFL Championship00–000000
Scarborough Athletic (loan)2022–23National League North40–000040
Toronto FC II2024MLS Next Pro13400––102
Career total174000000174

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Footballer's match-winning goal in Lisburn sparks wild celebrations – and the birth of his baby brother in New York. Chris. Kilpatrick. 27 April 2015. BelfastLive.
  2. Web site: 'It's disgusting' - TW Braga director on £8,500 Fifa fine. 5 June 2020. BBC Sport.
  3. Web site: Toronto FC II sign midfield pair Hassan Ayari and Charlie Staniland. April 18, 2024. Toronto FC.
  4. Web site: Hassan Ayari on joining Sheffield United and breaking into the first team. 19 November 2020. Tom. Seymour. Sheffield United News.
  5. Web site: Jack Lester on Sheffield United's academy and the kids with bright futures as Ayari stakes claim. 21 January 2021. Nathan. Hemmingham. Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
  6. Web site: Six sign pro deals. 13 July 2021. Sheffield United F.C..
  7. Web site: Rekik, Mejbri et Ayari… Des pépites tunisiennes en quête de gloire en Angleterre. Rekik, Mejbri and Ayari… Tunisian nuggets in search of glory in England. fr. 3 August 2021. Foot Africa.
  8. Web site: New Signing Hassan Ayari. 2 September 2022. Scarborough Athletic F.C..
  9. Web site: وجهة غريبة للتونسي حسن العياري محترف شيفيلد يونايتد. ar. A strange destination for Tunisian Hassan Ayari, a Sheffield United professional. 3 September 2022. WinWin.
  10. Web site: Ayari recalled. 25 October 2022. Scarborough Athletic F.C..
  11. Web site: Clarity provided on future of young Sheffield United international after Sheffield Wednesday trial. 4 November 2022. Danny. Hall. The Star.
  12. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday: Owls take Hassan Ayari on trial. November 1, 2022. Football Fancast. Charlie. Smith.
  13. Web site: 'He can leave' - Paul Heckingbottom on Sheffield United's Hassan Ayari amid Sheffield Wednesday link. 4 November 2022. Nathan. Hemmingham. Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
  14. Web site: Hassan Ayari back at Sheffield United after Sheffield Wednesday trial. 13 February 2023. Sheffield United News. Lee. Connor.
  15. Web site: Hassan Ayari latest after Sheffield United youngster had trial at rivals Sheffield Wednesday. 13 January 2023. Nathan. Hemmingham. Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
  16. Web site: Latest on Hassan Ayari Sheffield United future after Sheffield Wednesday trial spell. 13 January 2023. Danny. Hall. The Star.
  17. Web site: Hassan Ayari se rapproche de Burton Albion FC. Hassan Ayari closes in on Burton Albion FC. Mahmoud. Missaoui. July 7, 2023. Africa Foot. fr.
  18. Web site: مدرب تونسي يتقدم لإنقاذ الموهبة حسن العياري من أزمته في إنكلترا. A Tunisian coach steps forward to save the talented Hassan Ayari from his crisis in England. مهدي عبيد (Obaid, Mahdi). ar. Al Araby.
  19. Web site: TFC 2 signs midfielders Charlie Staniland, Hassan Ayari. April 18, 2024. TFC Republic. John. Molinaro. subscription.
  20. Web site: TFC II draw New England Revolution II then fall in shootout, Charlie Staniland & Hassan Ayari make debuts. April 20, 2024. Waking the Red.
  21. Web site: Toronto FC sign Markus Cimermancic and Hassan Ayari to MLS short-term agreements. June 15, 2024. Toronto FC.
  22. Web site: New Sheffield Utd signing Hassan Ayari commits to Tunisia. Paul. Vega. 18 November 2020. Tribal Football.
  23. Web site: Video emerges showing Sheffield United wonderkid Hassan Ayari with 'David Beckham-like' skills. 20 November 2020. Nathan. Hemmingham. Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
  24. Web site: Le prodige de Sheffield Utd, Hassan Ayari choisit la Tunisie. 8 December 2020. Mosaïque FM. Sheffield Utd wonderkid Hassan Ayari chooses Tunisia. fr.
  25. Web site: Sheffield United fans excited by talented Tunisian youngster's future at Blades. Amos. Wynn. 25 February 2021. The Star.
  26. Web site: Sheffield United wonderkid Hassan Ayari steals show for his country in Africa Cup of Nations tie. Nathan. Hemmingham. Ricky. Charlesworth. 18 February 2021. Huddersfield Daily Examiner.

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