Ayman Sellouf

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Ayman Sellouf
Ayman Sellouf of Pacific FC.jpg
Sellouf in 2023 with Pacific FC
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Nijmegen, Netherlands
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Cavalry FC
Youth career
–2014 RKSV Brakkenstein
2014–2019 NEC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021 NEC 24 (3)
2021–2022 Jong FC Utrecht 24 (2)
2023–2024 Pacific FC 37 (10)
2024 → Vancouver FC (loan) 10 (1)
2025 Krumovgrad 10 (0)
2025– Cavalry FC 14 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 18, 2025

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

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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 23 April, 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] He returned to Pacific FC in December 2024 at the conclusion of his loan, but his contract expired, leaving him a free agent. [30]

On February 23, 2025, Sellouf signed with Krumovgrad in the Bulgarian Parva Liga. [31]

In July 2025, he returned to the Canadian Premier League, signing with Cavalry FC for the remainder of 2025, with options for 2026 and 2027. [32]

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Sellouf is of Moroccan descent. [33] [34]

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

Career statistics

As of October 18, 2025 [35]
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsCup [a] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsappsGoals
NEC 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 81—10—91
2020–21 Eerste Divisie162—1000172
Total243002000263
Jong Utrecht 2021–22 Eerste Divisie242———242
Pacific FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 2773030—337
2024 Canadian Premier League1030031—134
Total37103061004611
Vancouver FC (loan) 2024 Canadian Premier League101—00—101
FC Krumovgrad 2024–25 First League 100000000100
Cavalry FC 2025 Canadian Premier League140000000140
Career total1191630810013017

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. 1 2 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. 1 2 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. ↑ "Pacific FC Announces End of Season Roster Update". Pacific FC. 6 December 2024. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  31. ↑ "Пореден чужденец в Крумовград" [Another foreigner in Krumovgrad]. Sportal (in Bulgarian). 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  32. ↑ "Cavalry FC signs attacker Ayman Sellouf". Canadian Premier League . 24 July 2025.
  33. ↑ "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.
  34. ↑ 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).
  35. ↑ Ayman Sellouf at Soccerway
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