Rayan Ait-Nouri has grown to become one of the best attacking wing-backs in the Premier League.
The Wolves defender is among the brightest talents currently playing in Europe and continues to play a key role for the Old Gold.
Following Ait-Nouri’s rise to the top, Molineux News have all the information you need to know about the life of the Algeria international.
Who is Rayan Ait-Nouri?
Ait-Nouri is a French-Algerian professional wing-back who grew up on the outskirts of Paris and came from humble beginnings.
His parents moved to France in their early 20s. His mother worked as a cleaner and his father worked on the runway at Orly Airport.
Ait-Nouri’s parents separated when he was a child. He grew up with his mother, two sisters and brother and visited his father every other weekend.
Where and when was Rayan Ait-Nouri born?
Ait-Nouri was born in Montreuil — in the eastern suburbs of Paris — on 6th June 2001.
He grew up in Fontenay-sous-Bois, France.
How tall is Rayan Ait-Nouri?
Ait-Nouri stands at 5′ 9″ tall.
What is Rayan Ait-Nouri’s best position?
Ait-Nouri’s most natural position is at left wing-back. This is the position he has played in most during his career.
His technical ability makes him a candidate to operate in a more advanced role, though. Some feel Ait-Nouri could be effective as a Number 10.
What shirt number does Rayan Ait-Nouri wear at Wolves?
Ait-Nouri wears the number three shirt at Wolves.
How much did Wolves pay for Rayan Ait-Nouri?
Ait-Nouri joined Wolves Angers SCO, initially on loan for the 2020-21 season, before making his switch permanent the following summer.
His permanent transfer fee reportedly cost Wolves £9.5 million.
Then-technical director Scott Sellars described him as “a very talented player, with lots of potential”.
What is Rayan Ait-Nouri’s contract and how much does he earn?
Ait-Nouri’s contract with Wolves runs until June 2026. The club have the option to trigger a one-year extension.
However, according to Capology, Ait-Nouri is among Wolves’ lowest-paid players earning £10,000-per week.
When did Rayan Ait-Nouri make his international debut?
Although Ait-Nouri started his international career with France’s under-18s and progressed to their under-21s, he switched allegiances to play for Algeria.
March 2023 saw Ait-Nouri receive a call-up to the Algerian national team from coach Djamel Belmadi. He made his international debut in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger, playing the full 90 minutes at left-back.
What’s Rayan Ait-Nouri’s social media?
Ait-Nouri’s official Instagram account is @r.aitnouri.
He frequently posts to his near-half-a-million followers.