Hassan_Ayari

Hassan Ayari

Hassan Ayari

English footballer


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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Early life

In August 2014, he joined Northern Ireland club TW Braga's youth academy.[1] However, the club was latter issued a £8,500 fine 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

In 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]

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]

International career

Ayari was born in the United States to a Lithuanian mother and a Tunisian father.[21][22]

In 2020, he committed to play for Tunisia.[23] In 2021, he played with Tunisia U20 at the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.[24][25]

Career statistics

As of match played May 23, 2024[26]
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References

  1. 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.
  2. Seymour, Tom (19 November 2020). "Hassan Ayari on joining Sheffield United and breaking into the first team". Sheffield United News.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. Smith, Charlie (1 November 2022). "Sheffield Wednesday: Owls take Hassan Ayari on trial". Football Fancast.
  6. Connor, Lee (13 February 2023). "Hassan Ayari back at Sheffield United after Sheffield Wednesday trial". Sheffield United News.
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. Molinaro, John (18 April 2024). "TFC 2 signs midfielders Charlie Staniland, Hassan Ayari". TFC Republic.
  10. Vega, Paul (18 November 2020). "New Sheffield Utd signing Hassan Ayari commits to Tunisia". Tribal Football.
  11. "Le prodige de Sheffield Utd, Hassan Ayari choisit la Tunisie" [Sheffield Utd wonderkid Hassan Ayari chooses Tunisia]. Mosaïque FM (in French). 8 December 2020.
  12. Hassan Ayari at Soccerway

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