Anouar Ait El Hadj (born 20 April 2002) is a Belgian professional

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who plays as a

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for Union Saint-Gilloise in the

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Club career

He made his pro debut for

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in July 2019, coming on as a substitute against Oostende. On 18 January 2023, Ait El Hadj signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with

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. On 13 July 2024, Ait El Hadj signed with Union Saint-Gilloise.

International career

Born in Belgium, Ait El Hadj is of Moroccan descent. He is a youth international for Belgium.

Career statistics

Honours

Union Saint-Gilloise *

: 2024–25 *

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* * 2002 births Belgian sportspeople of Moroccan descent Sportspeople from Arlon Footballers from Luxembourg (Belgium) Living people Belgian men's footballers Belgium men's youth international footballers Belgium men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football midfielders R.S.C. Anderlecht players RSCA Futures players Jong Genk players K.R.C. Genk players Royale Union Saint-Gilloise players Belgian Pro League players Challenger Pro League players 21st-century Belgian sportsmen {{Belgium-footy-midfielder-stub