Nael El Aynaoui… the son of a tennis legend who became a pillar of the Moroccan national team

From the French Nancy to the dream of a colored shirt

child Nael Al-Aynawy In the French city of Nancy, he grew up in a theater. His father, Younes El Aynaoui, is considered one of the most famous tennis players in the history of Morocco and the Arab world, and reached fourteenth place in the world in 2003.

Despite this legacy, this child chose a different path, preferring football to racket sports, an early decision that shaped his sporting future.

Al-Aynaoui graduated from the Nancy club’s academy before moving to Lens, where his name began to make a name for himself in the French league thanks to his ability to play in midfield and his ability to link the defensive and offensive sectors.

Rome.. School of philosophy

In the summer of 2025, Al-Aynaoui moved to FC Rome The Italian, in what is being described as a great leap forward in his professional career.

Within the League of Italy, the player was exposed to the most intense football at the intellectual and intellectual level, which helped to improve his football personality and increase his understanding of the game.

Al-Aynaoui confirmed in a statement on Roma Club’s official website that numbers were not his first problem, stressing that adding to the team and putting in more effort on the pitch is more important than scoring goals, in words that show early maturity and a sense of unity.

Choosing Morocco… Information before choosing

Although he was raised in France, Nael El Aynaoui chose to represent Morocco, putting the national jersey at the top of his priorities.

This choice made him join the first team of Morocco and play his first tournament with the “Atlas Lions” in Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Al-Aynaoui has been impressive in the African Nations Championship, and has become a favorite of national coach Walid Regragui, who has praised his actions, his efforts, and his ability to stay in the middle of the game well.

From Nancy to Rome, and from European stadiums to African football, the Moroccan football player writes the headlines of his first article, remembering one goal: to be an eternal name among the Atlas Lions, and leave his mark in the era of the new Moroccan football, just as his father, the legend of Moroccan tennis, left his mark before him.