Ismaïl Aissati
Moroccan footballer and international player
Born
August 16th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Morocco
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Aissati began professional career at Ajax, making his debut for the club in 2006. After his time in the Netherlands, he played for various clubs in Europe and the Middle East, including Dutch side Vitesse and Moroccan club RS Berkane. Aissati represented the Moroccan national team at various youth levels before earning caps for the senior team. He participated in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and contributed to the team's efforts during international competitions.
Debuted for Ajax at age 18
Played in 2012 Africa Cup of Nations
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