Ayman Sellouf

Ayman Sellouf

Sellouf in 2023 with Pacific FC
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth	Nijmegen, Netherlands
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Pacific FC
Number	21
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	27	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 October 2023

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

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]}

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Sellouf is of Moroccan descent. ^{[28] [29]}

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

Career statistics

As of 21 October 2023 ^[30]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Cup [lower-alpha 1]		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
Career total			75	12	3	0	5	0	0	0	83	12

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. 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. 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. "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.
29. 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).
30. Ayman Sellouf at Soccerway

External links

• Ayman Sellouf at WorldFootball.net
• Ayman Sellouf at Soccerway