Yassine En-Neyah (born 6 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Truro City. Born in Morocco, he is a youth international for Ireland.
Early life En-Neyah was born in Morocco and moved to Ireland at an early age when his mother moved the family to Dublin. He grew up in the Corduff area of Blanchardstown, playing for his local club Corduff FC, before moving onto League of Ireland club Bohemians.
Club career Nottingham Forest En-Neyah joined the Nottingham Forest academy in 2017 from Irish club Bohemians.
He made his professional debut on 5 January 2020, appearing as an 81st-minute substitute during an FA Cup third round match against Chelsea.
Following the 2020–21 season, En-Neyah was not listed on Forest's retained player list.
Shelbourne On 30 July 2021, it was announced that En-Neyah had signed for League of Ireland First Division side Shelbourne. He made his debut on the same day, in a 2–2 draw at home to Cobh Ramblers. He scored his first goal in senior football on 3 September 2021, in a 4–0 win over Wexford at Tolka Park. He accumulated a total of 10 appearances and 1 goal for the club, as they went on to win the 2021 League of Ireland First Division.
Waterford On 2 January 2022, En-Neyah signed with First Division side Waterford, following former Shelbourne manager Ian Morris to the club.
Truro City On 24 February 2023, En-Neyah joined Southern Football League side Truro City.
Colchester United On 1 September 2023, En-Neyah joined Colchester United on a one-year contract, and then immediately joined Maldon & Tiptree on loan.
Return to Truro City On 25 July 2024, En-Neyah signed for his former club Truro City in the National League South.
International career En-Neyah was born in Morocco but holds Irish citizenship having been raised in Ireland and has represented the country at under-16 level. He is also eligible to represent Italy through his mother.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNottingham Forest2019–20EFL Championship001000—102020–21000000—00Total0010000010Shelbourne2021League of Ireland First Division101———101Waterford2022League of Ireland First Division26030—40330Truro City2022–23Southern League Premier Division South11100–20131Colchester United2023–24EFL League Two0000000000Maldon & Tiptree (loan)2023–24Isthmian League North Division15010–30190Truro City2024–25National League South40000–10410Career total102250001001172
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