
Yasin Ayari
22-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 9/5/2026
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Ayari took a step forward in 2025/26, contributing three goals and three assists in a rotational but increasingly regular midfield role under manager Fabian Hurzeler. The young Swede brings energy and progression, and six goal involvements hint at growing end product, but Brighton's crowded midfield means his minutes fluctuate. That rotation is the main fantasy caveat, as he is not yet a guaranteed starter. The trajectory is encouraging, though, and a bigger role would lift his output. He is a cheap option with some upside, worth monitoring in case he nails down regular starts, but more of a watch-list name than a confident pick for now.
Could be an option Saturday
Ayari (ankle) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
ANALYSIS
Ayari had been left out of the squad for the recent match against Chelsea due to an ankle injury, with Malick Yalcouye stepping in alongside Pascal Gross in central midfield during his absence. His potential return now positions him to reclaim his spot in the middle of the park, and further clarity on his status should emerge after the final training session of the Seagulls.
Ayari had been left out of the squad for the recent match against Chelsea due to an ankle injury, with Malick Yalcouye stepping in alongside Pascal Gross in central midfield during his absence. His potential return now positions him to reclaim his spot in the middle of the park, and further clarity on his status should emerge after the final training session of the Seagulls.
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Left out against Chelsea
Ayari (ankle) is not included in Brighton's squad for Sunday's clash against Chelsea due to an injury, according to Andy Naylor.
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Productive in midfield
Ayari recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 11th minute.
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Set for season
Ayari is in pre-season training with Brighton as he competes for minutes in the starting rotation to start the season.
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Two crosses, zero shots during R32
Ayari logged two inaccurate crosses and one chance created during Sweden's 3-0 loss to France on Tuesday.
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Eight crosses in 1-1 draw
Ayari registered eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Japan.
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Could leave Brighton
Ayari could leave Brighton this summer as Newcastle are interested in signing him, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle United are likely to target a new playmaker this summer following Sandro Tonali's likely departure, and they have set their sights on Ayari. The Sweden international has been one of the standout players for the Scandinavian side in the World Cup, bagging two goals in the 5-1 win over Tunisia. Brighton are weighing up whether to hand the 22-year-old a new contract or allow him to leave.
Newcastle United are likely to target a new playmaker this summer following Sandro Tonali's likely departure, and they have set their sights on Ayari. The Sweden international has been one of the standout players for the Scandinavian side in the World Cup, bagging two goals in the 5-1 win over Tunisia. Brighton are weighing up whether to hand the 22-year-old a new contract or allow him to leave.






