Naouirou Ahamada - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Disappointing loan spell in France Ahamada made three appearances for Rennes during the 2024-25 season.

Impact Ahamada had a very disappointing loan spell in Rennes, making only three appearances off the bench for a total of 55 minutes. He is heading back to his parent club Crystal Palace with less playing time than last season and likely not much experience gained over the 2024-25 season. Ahamada could be loaned again next season or sold as Palace's coach Oliver Glasner doesn't seem to rate him highly either.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Ahamada was sent off in the 85th minute of Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolves after seeing his second yellow card.

Impact Ahamada will not be an option for the club's season finale against Aston Villa on May 19, as he received a red card after seeing a yellow card in the 82nd and 85th minute. Luckily for the club, he is not a regular starter, so this will not force any changes. He finishes the season appearing in 20 matches without a start, notching 13 tackles, nine shots, six crosses and one chance created in his 333 minutes of play.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Monaco Ahamada was in the starting XI for Tuesday's 3-1 win over Monaco in the Premier League International Cup.

Impact Ahamada continues to see some run with the youth team, going 45 minutes during the 3-1 win. The midfielder has the talent to see some minutes with the senior team it's just a matter of getting up to speed in the team and for the Premier League. His next chance to get back in the senior squad will be Friday's clash with Tottenham.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused on bench Ahamada was an unused substitute during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact Ahamada made it back in the first team but wasn't deemed fit enough to get back on the pitch. The ankle injury Ahamada is struggling with seems to be in the past, meaning the midfielder could see some minutes in a bench role as soon as a Friday clash with Spurs.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle issue Ahamada is out for Saturday's clash with Fulham due to an ankle injury, manager Roy Hodgson announced. "Ahamada, who has sprained his ankle. It was a freak one during training, whe...

Impact Ahamada can't catch a break since making the switch to London. The midfielder suffered the injury with nobody around him in training and could be set for a period on the sideline. His next chance to return will be a Sept. 30 trip to Manchester United if the ankle sprain is deemed minor.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming first season at club Ahamada played 87 minutes in eight substitute appearances during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Ahamada took three shots and created a chance in those 87 minutes after joining the club from Stuttgart in January. The midfielder dealt with an ankle injury which kept him out of nine straight matches preventing him from carving out any sort of major role with the club.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Bournemouth Ahamada (ankle) is in Palace's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.

Impact Ahamda is available for selection Saturday for the first time since Roy Hodgson took over as manager in late March. His absences were partly due to the manager's choice and partly due to a recent ankle injury, but he's back in the squad now and could see some playing time off the bench.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Ahamada "has taken a knock to his ankle" and will face a fitness test in order to be available against Tottenham this weekend, according to Palace manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday.

Impact Ahamada has not been included in a single match day squad for the six Premier League games Hodgson has been in charge of since replacing Patrick Vieira in late March, and he's now dealing with an ankle issue ahead of the Spurs clash on Saturday.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role slowly increasing Ahamada played 15 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Ahamada has seen his role slowly increase since joining Crystal Palace, though he has yet to start, and the 15 minutes Saturday represented his most playing time yet. Ahamada was consistently excellent with Stuttgart, but may struggle to earn consistent starting time as he makes the switch to the Premier League.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace confirm signing of midfielder Naouirou Ahamada Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Naouirou Ahamada from Stuttgart.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Signs with Crystal Palace Ahamada completed a transfer to Crystal Palace from Stuttgart, Crystal Palace announced Tuesday.

Impact Ahamada is headed to London and the Premier League. The defensive midfielder was a shining bright spot in a lackluster Stuttgart side and earned his move to England. Ahamada will likely begin his career as a depth option, but he has the potential to quickly earn a starting role.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ahamada missed Friday's trip to Leipzig serving a one-match ban.

Impact Ahamada is eligible to return from suspension for a Feb. 05 clash with Bremen. The midfielder was sent off and given a one-match ban that saw him ineligible to play in Friday's trip to Leipzig.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Tuesday Ahamada was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Ahamada will miss a Friday trip to Leipzig after being sent off during Tuesday's match. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Josha Vagnoman during Friday's clash though it's possible Enzo Millot gets the start instead. Ahamada will be eligible to return for a Feb. 5th clash with Werder Bremen.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major playing time Ahamada has scored twice in 15 appearances (15 starts) during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Ahamada has taken a step forward as a nailed-on starter with the Stuttgart first team. The midfielder has played over 1200 minutes in the first half and has also created 11 chances. Ahamada seems set to resume his nailed-on role after the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal during start Ahamada scored one goal across 52 minutes during a 4-1 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Ahamada has two goals across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. Currently, he is one of VfB Stuttgart's preferred midfielders. Ahamada possesses 80.7 minutes averaged across 10 games the team has played since Aug. 7. But except sporadically logging goals, he does not do much to provide value that fantasy managers can benefit from.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in opener Ahamada scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie to RB Leipzig.

Impact Ahamada scored to open the season in a surprise twist after making just three appearances and no starts in the 2021/22 campaign. The midfielder really hadn't shown any signs of breaking into the Stuttgart first team but is evidently ready to make that step up. Ahamada will need to show more consistent presence in the starting XI to become a major fantasy play.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still isolating Ahamada remains in isolation for COVID-19, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Ahamada remains in COVID-19 isolation and is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Greuther Furth. That said he wouldn't have been a fantasy relevant option even if healthy. The midfielder will hope to return later in January, perhaps against RB Leipzig.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins individual training Ahamada (ankle) started individual training work Monday.

Impact Ahamada's return to the training pitch is certainly a step in the right direction, though until he can participate in full team training, the midfielder will continue to watch from the sidelines. Once fully fit, Ahamada should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI, though he could still make several appearances off the bench as well.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Leipzig Ahamada (ankle) is out for Friday's clash with RB Leipzig.

Impact Ahamada will miss Friday's clash against RB Leipzig, after suffering an ankle injury in pre-season. The midfielder was unlikely to feature even when healthy, but this is a disappointment either way. His next opportunity is a Saturday clash with SC Freiburg.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To miss cup match Ahamada will miss Saturday's DFB Pokal match against BFC Dynamo due to a calf injury.

Impact Ahamda still has time to recover before the league season begins, though the won't be able to play in their first competitive match. He made three starts from six appearances last season and will hope to feature more frequently in the coming campaign.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bought out by Stuttgart Ahamada will continue playing for Stuttgart as they picked up the option to sign him permanent from Juventus following the loan spell.

Impact Ahamada appeared just six times (three starts) in the past campaign, registering five shots and four tackles. The German club decided to keep him around for the future.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return for finale Ahamada has served his two-match suspension and is available for the season finale against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Considering Ahamada was making just his third start of the season when he was booked, he figures to be a long shot for the starting XI on Saturday. Still, the midfielder has generated five shots (one on target) in his five outings this year and could be a decent mid-range fantasy option if he does feature versus Bielefeld.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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