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Alaaeddine Ajaraie extends stay at NorthEast United FC

Alaaeddine Ajaraie extends stay at NorthEast United FC

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NorthEast United FC are delighted to announce that Alaaeddine Ajaraie, the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) Golden Boot and the Golden Ball winner, will stay with the club for the 2025-26 season. Ajaraie joined NorthEast United FC at the start of the 2024-25 campaign on a contract that included an option for a second year, contingent upon meeting specific performance criteria. Following a stellar debut season in Indian football, the Moroccan forward fulfilled those requirements, automatically activating the contract extension. Ajaraie was also keen to continue his journey with the club and had expressed his desire to stay on and build on the momentum throughout the season. Ajaraie, 32, enjoyed a phenomenal first season, registering an impressive 29 goals and 10 assists across 32 appearances in all competitions. He opened his NorthEast United account on his club debut — the Durand Cup clash against Border Security Force FC — and played a pivotal role throughout the tournament, including in the final, where he scored, assisted, and converted his penalty in the shootout to help NorthEast …

Alaaeddine Ajaraie breaks record for most goals in a season

Alaaeddine Ajaraie breaks record for most goals in a season

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Alaaeddine Ajaraie created Indian Super League history as he officially broke the record for the most goals in a single season, scoring his 19th goal of the 2024-25 campaign during Northeast United’s match against Jamshedpur FC, on Thursday. The Moroccan forward surpassed the previous record of 18 goals in a season, jointly held by Ferran Corominas (2017-18) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (2021-22). He added a second in the 81st minute, to make it 20 goals in the season. The right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner was assisted by Thoi Singh .Ajaraie’s milestone goal comes in a crucial clash with the play-offs race heating up, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most prolific strikers. Ajaraie had equalled the record in Northeast United fixture against Odisha FC, where he scored a brace to take his tally to 18 goals in 19 matches in the ongoing season. Alongside his goal-scoring prowess, he has also recorded the most goal contributions in a single ISL season, with 25 direct involvements …

Alaaeddine Ajaraie’s brace in vain as NorthEast held to draw by Odisha FC

Alaaeddine Ajaraie’s brace in vain as NorthEast held to draw by Odisha FC

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NorthEast United FC and Odisha FC played a 2-2 draw in the 2024-25 Indian Super League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. A record-breaking brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie was not enough for the Highlanders as Thoiba Singh and Isak Vanlalruatfela scored timely strikes to salvage a point from the clash. With this result, NorthEast United FC have dropped 17 points this season from winning positions. Despite the draw, a brace from Ajaraie meant that he has scored 18 goals this season, matching the highest individual goals tally in an ISL season of Ferran Corominas (2017-18) and Bartholomew Ogbeche (2021-22). A game that started as a slow burner, gradually picked up the pace just after the first quarter when Odisha FC had a golden opportunity to take the lead when Diego Mauricio manoeuvred his way into the box before laying it on a plate for Jerry Mawihmingthanga. However, the winger missed an absolute sitter as he failed to make the right connection in front of a gaping goal. A minute later, Rahul KP from …

How Alaaeddine Ajaraie became ISL’s most feared forward?

How Alaaeddine Ajaraie became ISL’s most feared forward?

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He arrived with little fanfare. Few knew him, and he didn’t boast a big name or brand recognition. He didn’t seem flashy or spectacular, at least until he touched the ball. From that first touch, Alaaeddine Ajaraie has never looked back. Since then, he’s become a magic lamp of goals for India’s Northeast. He’s making a strong case as the player everyone wants in the Indian Super League. After eight rounds of games, Alaaeddine leads the Golden Boot race by a comfortable margin, having scored 11 goals. It’s not just his lead that makes his case unprecedented in the ISL—it’s the sheer intensity of his performance. Alaaeddine hasn’t just scored 11 goals; he’s scored in every game he’s played, equaling and breaking records along the way. The legendary numbers of Ogbeche and Corominas suddenly seem modest beside the Moroccan’s form. Currently, he’s scoring at a rate of one goal every 58 minutes—a rate no one has matched in league history. This article provides a statistical breakdown of every aspect of Ajaraie’s incredible form. Zone of …

Magical Alaaeddine, Prodigious Parthib rout Jamshedpur- Talking Points

Magical Alaaeddine, Prodigious Parthib rout Jamshedpur- Talking Points

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NorthEast United registered its second win of the season as they routed 10 men Jamshedpur FC 5-0 in the Indian Super League Season 11. Alaeddine and Parthib Gogoi scored a brace while youngster Nickson scored as Jamshedpur FC had a horrible night on the field. Here are the major talking points: #5 Jamshedpur FC has a lot to ponder Coach Khalid Jamil admitted in the post-match presentation that it was his tactical fault that led to the team’s rout of 5-0. He said, “I take responsibility for the loss. After Eze’s red card, I made a few mistakes and it cost the team.” While Khalid took responsibility for the loss, JFC players also need to step up on the pitch. The dropped shoulders after the first half resulted in the last two goals scored by NorthEast United FC. #4 Stephen Eze’s red card was the turning point NEUFC started dominantly and JFC was completely deranged due to the constant attack. However, the likes of Eze kept the score in control barring the Alaeddine’s magical strike. …