Ayman Sellouf

Ayman Sellouf
Sellouf in 2023 with Pacific FC
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Nijmegen, Netherlands
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 18
Youth career
0000–2014 RKSV Brakkenstein
2014–2019 NEC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 NEC 24 (3)
2021–2022 Jong FC Utrecht 24 (2)
2023– Pacific FC 37 (10)
2024– → Vancouver FC (loan) 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024

Ayman Sellouf (born 25 August 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League, on loan from Pacific FC.

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.[9] 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.[10][11] He made his first start on 28 February 2020 against NAC Breda.[12][13] 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.[14]

In July 2021, he went on trial with FC Utrecht.[9][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 April 23, 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]

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Sellouf is of Moroccan descent.[30][31]

He has previously attending a training camp with the Morocco U18 national team.[3]

Career statistics

As of 19 October 2024[32]
Club Season League Playoffs Cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals apps Goals
NEC 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 8 1 — 1 0 — 9 1
2020–21 Eerste Divisie 16 2 — 1 0 0 0 17 2
Total 24 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 26 3
Jong Utrecht 2021–22 Eerste Divisie 24 2 — — — 24 2
Pacific FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 27 7 3 0 3 0 — 33 7
2024 10 3 0 0 3 1 — 13 4
Total 37 10 3 0 6 1 0 0 46 11
Vancouver FC 2024 Canadian Premier League 10 1 — 0 0 — 10 1
Career total 95 16 3 0 8 1 0 0 106 17
  1. ^ Includes KNVB Cup, Canadian Championship

References

  1. ^ "Aanvaller Ayman Sellouf toegevoegd aan beloftenteam" [Attacker Ayman Sellouf added to the U23 team]. FC Utrecht (in Dutch). 6 August 2021.
  2. ^ Honeysett, Brett. "Pacific FC adds to 2023 roster with signing of winger Ayman Sellouf". Victoria Now.
  3. ^ a b Beck, Tim (10 December 2019). "Deel 12: deze jeugdspelers kloppen op de deur bij NEC Nijmegen" [Part 12: These youth players knock on the door at NEC Nijmegen]. ELF Voetbal (in Dutch).
  4. ^ "Sellouf bezorgt NEC O17 met hattrick de beker" [Sellouf gives NEC O17 the cup with a hat trick]. Forza NEC (in Dutch). 2 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Vier jeugdspelers tekenen profcontact bij NEC" [Four youth players sign professional contact with NEC]. RN7 (in Dutch). 4 April 2019. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019.
  6. ^ Pichel, Dominique (3 August 2019). "Schaduwspits Ayman Sellouf (17) kijkt uit naar Open Dag van NEC" [Shadow striker Ayman Sellouf (17) is looking forward to NEC's Open Day]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch).
  7. ^ "Sellouf leidt NEC naar zege tegen Sportfreunde Lotte" [Sellouf leads NEC to victory against Sportfreunde Lotte]. Forza NEC (in Dutch). 9 July 2019.
  8. ^ Janssen, Sander (26 July 2019). "Sellouf geniet bij 'de echte mannen': "Nu bij het eerste blijven"" [Sellouf enjoys 'the real men': “Stay with the first now”]. Forza NEC (in Dutch).
  9. ^ a b Pichel, Dominique (13 July 2021). "Sellouf na vertrek bij NEC op proef bij FC Utrecht" [Sellouf after leaving NEC on trial at FC Utrecht]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch).
  10. ^ van Zundert, Bram (7 February 2020). "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]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch).
  11. ^ Pichel, Dominique; van Zundert, Bram. "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?']. De Gelderlander (in Dutch).
  12. ^ van den Broek, Danny. "Ayman Sellouf klopt bij NEC nadrukkelijk op de deur" [Ayman Sellouf is emphatically knocking on the door at NEC]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch).
  13. ^ Janssen, Joram (10 March 2020). "Sellouf: "Ik groeide gedurende de wedstrijd"" [Sellouf: “I grew during the race”]. Forza NEC (in Dutch).
  14. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (25 January 2023). "Pacific FC signs third Dutch import for 2023 CPL season". Times Colonist.
  15. ^ "Voormalig NEC-talent Sellouf op proef bij FC Utrecht" [Former NEC talent Sellouf on trial at FC Utrecht]. Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 17 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Sellouf verdient contract bij Jong FC Utrecht" [Sellouf earns a contract with Jong FC Utrecht]. Forza NEC (in Dutch). 6 August 2021.
  17. ^ Pichel, Dominique (6 August 2021). "Sellouf maakt na proefperiode overstap van NEC naar FC Utrecht" [Sellouf will transfer from NEC to FC Utrecht after a trial period]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch).
  18. ^ "Wegen Ayman Sellouf en FC Utrecht scheiden" [Paths Ayman Sellouf and FC Utrecht separate]. FC Utrecht (in Dutch). 30 August 2022.
  19. ^ Longo, Jack (25 January 2023). "Pacific FC signs Forward Ayman Sellouf". Pacific FC.
  20. ^ Jacques, John (25 January 2023). "Pacific Add Dutch Winger Sellouf, More Signings To Come". Northern Tribune.
  21. ^ Longo, Jack (25 April 2023). "Sellouf and Young named to CPL Team of the Week – Week 2". Pacific FC.
  22. ^ "Sellouf named CPL Player of the Week – Week 4". Pacific FC. 9 May 2023.
  23. ^ Longo, Jack (5 July 2023). "Sellouf named Canadian Premier League Player of the Month for June". Pacific FC.
  24. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (2 September 2023). "Match Analysis: Supersub Sellouf saves crucial home win for Pacific vs. Valour". Canadian Premier League.
  25. ^ "Aparicio and Sellouf among ten nominees for CPL Players' Player of the Year award". Pacific FC. 23 October 2023.
  26. ^ "Pacific FC picks up Ayman Sellouf 2024 option: Forward joins Reid to lead Tridents attacking line". Pacific FC. 30 January 2024.
  27. ^ Jacques, John (30 January 2024). "Sellouf Stays At Starlight Despite Heavy Interest Abroad". Northern Tribune.
  28. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (16 August 2024). "How blockbuster moves for Dyer, Sellouf can help ignite B.C. rivals Pacific and Vancouver". Canadian Premier League.
  29. ^ Vallejo, Felipe (16 August 2024). "Blockbuster CPL Trade: Vancouver FC And Pacific FC Trade Moses Dyer And Ayman Sellouf". Northern Tribune.
  30. ^ "Gedreven jeugdtalent Ayman Sellouf: 'Ik weet dat ik het niveau aankan'" [Driven youth talent Ayman Sellouf: 'I know I can handle the level']. NEC Nijmegen (in Dutch). 20 November 2019.
  31. ^ Paardekooper, Julian (15 July 2020). "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"]. Forza NEC (in Dutch).
  32. ^ Ayman Sellouf at Soccerway