Austin Jake Al Ayoubi (; born 27 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Australian club West Torrens Birkalla. Born in Australia, he plays for the Lebanon national team.
Club career
Semi-professional career A youth product of Adelaide Comets and West Torrens Birkalla, Ayoubi began his career with semi-professional club Adelaide City in the National Premier Leagues South Australia (NPL SA), before moving to Cyprus to join Othellos Athienou in the Second Division in September 2020. Ayoubi returned to Adelaide City in July 2021, after a nine-month spell abroad.
In 2022, Ayoubi signed with newly-promoted West Torrens Birkalla, also competing in the NPL SA, who were relegated to State League 1 at the end of the season. He departed the club at the end of the 2022 season and joined fellow-NPL SA side MetroStars for the 2023 season. His performances throughout the season earned him selection in the NPL SA Team of the Year.
Adelaide United Following a breakout season at NPL level, Ayoubi signed his first professional contract on 20 November 2023 with Adelaide United in the A-League Men, after a successful trial. He made seven first-team appearances during his debut professional season and was subsequently offered a two-year contract extension in June 2024.
Durning the 2024–25 pre-season, Ayoubi drew attention for his performances in the 2024 Australia Cup and was regarded as a player likely to have a breakout season. He scored his first goal for Adelaide United against Western Sydney Wanderers in a 3–2 Cup win, which helped the team reach the semi-final. He then recorded his first A-League Men goal against the same opponent on 2 November in a 4–3 away victory.
Ayoubi left Adelaide United on 27 May 2026, following the expiration of his contract. He scored five goals in 39 appearances for the club.
Return to West Torrens Birkalla In July 2026, Ayoubi returned to West Torrens Birkalla during the 2026 NPL South Australia season.
International career Ayoubi received his first senior call-up to the Lebanon national team in May 2026, ahead of Lebanon's 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification game against Yemen on 4 June. He made his debut on 4 June, as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Yemen.
Personal life Ayoubi's father, Amin, is the chairman of West Torrens Birkalla. His brother, Mason, is also a footballer.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAdelaide City2019NPL SA20——202020NPL SA80——80Total1000000100Othellos Athienou2020–21Cypriot Second Division122——122Adelaide City2021NPL SA70—30100West Torrens Birkalla2022NPL SA224—20244MetroStars2023NPL SA23431553110Adelaide United Youth2024NPL SA73——73Adelaide United2023–24A-League7000—702024–25A-League15242—1942025–26A-League12110—131Total3435200395West Torrens Birkalla2026NPL SA50—3080Career total120168313514124
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsLebanon202610Total10
Honours Adelaide City NPL South Australia Champion: 2021 Football SA Federation Cup runner-up: 2021
MetroStars NPL South Australia Premier: 2023 Football SA Federation Cup: 2023
Individual National Premier Leagues South Australia Team of the Year: 2023
See also List of Lebanon international footballers born outside Lebanon
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