Biography
Who is Yasin Ayari?
Early life and background
Yasin Ayari was born in Solna, Sweden. He grew up in the country and began his path in sports at a young age. He started playing with the youth academy of Råsunda when he was six years old.
Around the age of eight, he moved to the youth system at AIK. He was raised by a Tunisian father and a Moroccan mother. He has a younger brother named Taha, who is also a professional football player.
Professional club career
Yasin Ayari made his professional debut for AIK on December 6, 2020. This match was an Allsvenskan tie against Elfsborg that ended in a 2–2 draw. In October 2021, he signed a contract with the club that was set to run until the end of 2025.
In January 2023, he signed a contract with Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion lasting until June 2027. He made his debut for the team in March 2023 during an FA Cup quarter-final match against Grimsby Town. He entered the game as a substitute for Alexis Mac Allister. His first Premier League start occurred in May 2023 against Aston Villa.
Loans and international play
During his time with Brighton, Yasin spent periods on loan with other clubs to gain experience. On August 21, 2023, he joined Coventry City for a loan spell. In January 2024, he moved to Blackburn Rovers on a loan agreement that lasted until the end of the 2023–24 season. He eventually scored his first goal for Brighton on April 26, 2025, during a 3–2 win over West Ham United at Falmer Stadium.
Internationally, he represented Sweden at the youth level. He made his full international debut for the senior Swedish team in a friendly match against Finland on January 10, 2023. In May 2026, he was named to the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament in June 2026, he scored two goals in a 5–1 victory against Tunisia.
Awards and physical statistics
Yasin Ayari stands 172 centimeters tall. His performance as a midfielder earned him individual recognition in 2025 when he was named the Swedish Midfielder of the Year.
Birthday and age
Yasin Ayari was born on October 6, 2003, which makes Yasin 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Yasin shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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