Ayman Aiki (born 25 June 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2005-06-25) 25 June 2005 (age 17) | ||
Place of birth | Champigny-sur-Marne, France[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Saint-Étienne | ||
Number | 39 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Bry FC | ||
2016–2020 | RC Joinville | ||
2020– | Saint-Étienne | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Saint-Étienne B | 7 | (0) |
2022– | Saint-Étienne | 6 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2021– | France U17 | 8 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:01, 29 September 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:12, 3 August 2022 (UTC) |
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]
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]
Born in France, Aiki is of Burkinabé descent. He holds both French and Burkinabé citizenship.[13]
France U17
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