Ayman Aiki (born 25 June 2005) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Veikkausliiga club Kuopion Palloseura.
Club career Born in Champigny-sur-Marne, Aiki began his career playing for Bry FC and RC Joinville. In 2020, he joined Saint-Étienne. During the 2021–22 season, Aiki played for the club's under-19 side, and was considered the "biggest attacking talent" in Sainté's youth academy. Despite only being 16 years old, he also participated in several reserve team matches in the Championnat National 3.
On 8 June 2022, Aiki signed his first professional contract with Saint-Étienne, a deal lasting into 2025. He became the first player at the club born in 2005 to sign a pro contract. On 30 July, Aiki made his professional debut for Saint-Étienne in a 2–1 Ligue 2 defeat away to Dijon, scoring his side's only goal after having come on as a substitute. At the age of 17 years and 35 days, he became the youngest player to score a league goal for Saint-Étienne.
On 31 January 2025, Aiki was loaned by Bastia until the end of the season.
On 14 August 2025, he returned to Bastia on a permanent basis, with a four-year contract.
On 28 August 2026, Aiki joined Veikkausliiga club Kuopion Palloseura.Ranskan nuorisomaajoukkueissa esiintynyt Ayman Aiki KuPSiin, kups.fi, 28 August 2026
International career Aiki received his maiden call-up to the France U17 national team in November 2021. In 2022, he was included in the team's squad for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Israel. During France's second group stage match against Bulgaria, Aiki scored a goal that contributed to his team's 4–0 victory. France went on to win the tournament.
Personal life Born in France, Aiki is of Burkinabé descent. He holds both French and Burkinabé nationalities.
Honours France U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2022
France U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2024
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