Hassan Ben Kamel Ayari (Arabic: حسن العياري; born 8 December 2002) is a footballer who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. Born in the United States, he represents Tunisia at youth international level.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hassan Ben Kamel Ayari | ||
| Date of birth | December 8, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC II | ||
| Number | 81 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2019 | TW Braga | ||
| 2019–2023 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Toronto FC II | 23 | (6) |
| 2024 | → Toronto FC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Tunisia U20 | 8 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2021 | |||
Early life
editIn August 2014, he joined Northern Ireland club TW Braga's youth academy.[1] However, the club was later fined £8,500 by FIFA for improper registration of Ayari, despite him having a European passport.[2]
In 2019, Ayari joined the Sheffield United F.C. Academy.[3][4] In January 2021, he debuted with Sheffield United's U23 team, scoring a brace in his first appearance.[5]
Club career
editIn July 2021, after completing his scholarship, he signed a pro deal Sheffield United.[6][7] In September 2022, Ayari was loaned to Scarborough Athletic in the sixth tier National League North.[8][9] In late October 2022, he was recalled by Sheffield United, terminating the loan early.[10] In November 2022, after asking to leave the club,[11] he went on trial with Sheffield Wednesday.[12][13] However, he did not signed with Sheffield Wednesday and ultimately returned to Sheffield United's youth sides.[14] His contract would expire in the summer of 2023.[15][16] After his contract expired, he went on trial with Burton Albion.[17][18]
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In April 2024, Ayari signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[3][19] He made his debut on 19 April, in a substitute appearance, against New England Revolution II.[20] In June 2024, he signed a short-term loan with the Toronto FC first team.[21]
International career
editAyari was born in the United States to a Lithuanian mother and a Tunisian father.[22][23]
In 2020, he committed to play for Tunisia.[24] In 2021, he played with Tunisia U20 at the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.[25][26]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 6 October 2024[27]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield United | 2022–23 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Scarborough Athletic (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 4 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Toronto FC II | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 23 | 6 | — | – | – | 23 | 6 | |||
| Career total | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 6 | ||
References
edit- ^ Kilpatrick, Chris (27 April 2015). "Footballer's match-winning goal in Lisburn sparks wild celebrations – and the birth of his baby brother in New York". BelfastLive.
- ^ "'It's disgusting' - TW Braga director on £8,500 Fifa fine". BBC Sport. 5 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Toronto FC II sign midfield pair Hassan Ayari and Charlie Staniland". Toronto FC. 18 April 2024.
- ^ Seymour, Tom (19 November 2020). "Hassan Ayari on joining Sheffield United and breaking into the first team". Sheffield United News.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (21 January 2021). "Jack Lester on Sheffield United's academy and the kids with bright futures as Ayari stakes claim". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
- ^ "Six sign pro deals". Sheffield United F.C. 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Rekik, Mejbri et Ayari… Des pépites tunisiennes en quête de gloire en Angleterre" [Rekik, Mejbri and Ayari… Tunisian nuggets in search of glory in England]. Foot Africa (in French). 3 August 2021.
- ^ "New Signing Hassan Ayari". Scarborough Athletic F.C. 2 September 2022.
- ^ "وجهة غريبة للتونسي حسن العياري محترف شيفيلد يونايتد" [A strange destination for Tunisian Hassan Ayari, a Sheffield United professional]. WinWin (in Arabic). 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Ayari recalled". Scarborough Athletic F.C. 25 October 2022.
- ^ Hall, Danny (4 November 2022). "Clarity provided on future of young Sheffield United international after Sheffield Wednesday trial". The Star.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (1 November 2022). "Sheffield Wednesday: Owls take Hassan Ayari on trial". Football Fancast.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (4 November 2022). "'He can leave' - Paul Heckingbottom on Sheffield United's Hassan Ayari amid Sheffield Wednesday link". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
- ^ Connor, Lee (13 February 2023). "Hassan Ayari back at Sheffield United after Sheffield Wednesday trial". Sheffield United News.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (13 January 2023). "Hassan Ayari latest after Sheffield United youngster had trial at rivals Sheffield Wednesday". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
- ^ Hall, Danny (13 January 2023). "Latest on Hassan Ayari Sheffield United future after Sheffield Wednesday trial spell". The Star.
- ^ Missaoui, Mahmoud (7 July 2023). "Hassan Ayari se rapproche de Burton Albion FC" [Hassan Ayari closes in on Burton Albion FC]. Africa Foot (in French).
- ^ مهدي عبيد (Obaid, Mahdi). "مدرب تونسي يتقدم لإنقاذ الموهبة حسن العياري من أزمته في إنكلترا" [A Tunisian coach steps forward to save the talented Hassan Ayari from his crisis in England]. Al Araby (in Arabic).
- ^ Molinaro, John (18 April 2024). "TFC 2 signs midfielders Charlie Staniland, Hassan Ayari". TFC Republic.
- ^ "TFC II draw New England Revolution II then fall in shootout, Charlie Staniland & Hassan Ayari make debuts". Waking the Red. 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Toronto FC sign Markus Cimermancic and Hassan Ayari to MLS short-term agreements". Toronto FC. 15 June 2024.
- ^ Vega, Paul (18 November 2020). "New Sheffield Utd signing Hassan Ayari commits to Tunisia". Tribal Football.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (20 November 2020). "Video emerges showing Sheffield United wonderkid Hassan Ayari with 'David Beckham-like' skills". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
- ^ "Le prodige de Sheffield Utd, Hassan Ayari choisit la Tunisie" [Sheffield Utd wonderkid Hassan Ayari chooses Tunisia]. Mosaïque FM (in French). 8 December 2020.
- ^ Wynn, Amos (25 February 2021). "Sheffield United fans excited by talented Tunisian youngster's future at Blades". The Star.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan; Charlesworth, Ricky (18 February 2021). "Sheffield United wonderkid Hassan Ayari steals show for his country in Africa Cup of Nations tie". Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
- ^ Hassan Ayari at Soccerway
External links
edit- Hassan Ayari at Soccerway