Son of Moroccan tennis legend Younès El Aynaoui, Neil has carved his own path with a football at his feet, from Nancy to Lens and AS Roma. Now an Atlas Lion, the rising midfielder is carrying a famous name into a new era, with the 2026 World Cup in sight.
His career took him from the Dutch leagues to Italy, England, Turkey and Spain, but it was the 2022 World Cup that transformed Sofyan Amrabat into a global name. Morocco's midfield warrior is now preparing for another shot at football's biggest stage.
The boy who struggled to take his first steps now dreams of scoring in a World Cup final. For Ismael Saibari, giving up was never an option.