Ayman El Wafi Wydad Casablanca Scouting Report
Ayman El Wafi
Quick Answer
El Wafi is a 22-year-old centre-back, born and raised in Italy, who joined Wydad from Switzerland’s Lugano for around €1 million on 1 January 2026. His long contract to 2030 shows the club plans to build its defence around him. He won the 2023 CAF U23 Cup of Nations with Morocco’s U23 side.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ayman El Wafi |
| Date of birth | 11 May 2004 |
| Age | 22 |
| Place of birth | Camaiore, Italy |
| Nationality | Morocco / Italy |
| Main position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | 5 |
| Current club | Wydad Casablanca (since 1 January 2026) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2030 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2021 | Livorno / Hellas Verona academies | Developed through Italian academy football |
| 2021-2025 | Lugano (Switzerland) | Gained first-team experience in the Swiss Super League |
| 1 January 2026 | Wydad Casablanca | Transferred from Lugano for around €1m, signed to 2030 |
Ayman El Wafi was born in Camaiore, Italy, to Moroccan parents, moved to Tangier at eight after his father’s death, then returned to Italy three years later. He came through the Livorno and Hellas Verona academies, gained first-team minutes at Switzerland’s Lugano, and transferred to Wydad Casablanca on 1 January 2026. He won the 2023 CAF U23 Cup of Nations with Morocco’s U23 team.
Playing Style and Assessment
Coming through Italian academy football gives him a foundation close to European standards in positioning and reading the game. A contract running to 2030 shows the club sees him as the long-term core of its back line. Being handed such a central role at 22 reflects real trust from the coaching staff.
Strengths
- European academy formation — Time at Livorno and Hellas Verona’s academies provides a solid base in positional discipline and game-reading.
- International experience at a young age — First-team football in the Swiss Super League shows he can adapt to a different league culture.
- Contractual security — A deal running to 2030 shows the club sees him as a long-term defensive project.
- National-team success — Winning the 2023 CAF U23 Cup of Nations with Morocco’s U23s points to big-tournament experience at a young age.
Areas for Development
- Adapting to Botola Pro — As a January 2026 arrival, his adjustment to the league’s physical/tactical tempo is still to be fully assessed.
- Young age / experience curve — At 22, his consistency in the biggest matches may still be developing.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A candidate to become the long-term core of Wydad’s back line, a centre-back with real development upside.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive for the Botola Pro first team, long-term project |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | European academy formation |
| Main risk | Adapting to Botola Pro |
| Scouting verdict | Live monitoring |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ayman El Wafi? An Italian-born, Moroccan centre-back, 22, who transferred from Switzerland’s Lugano to Wydad Casablanca.
When does Ayman El Wafi’s contract expire? 30 June 2030, at Wydad Casablanca.
Sources and Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, publicly available club and league records, Wikipedia, and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and level projections reflect GegenSports editorial analysis. Because official statistical coverage in Botola Pro is more limited than in major European leagues, some advanced metrics are unavailable — this is stated explicitly in the text rather than estimated.
- Transfermarkt — Wydad Casablanca squad page (verein/6603, current 2026-27 squad, detailed table)
- Wikipedia — Ayman El Wafi
