NorthEast United FC new signing Alaaeddine Ajaraie, has been phenomenal in his debut Indian Super League (ISL) season. The forward has already registered 11 goals from the opening eight matches, playing a pivotal role in the Highlanders’ strong start in the ongoing season.

Since joining the Highlanders in the summers, Ajaraie has demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess and all-round impact in the attacking half, recording impressive numbers, recording 15 goal contributions in just eight ISL appearances. The Moroccan striker also previously played a pivotal role in NorthEast United FC’s first-ever Durand Cup triumph in 2024.

Ajaraie has already proved himself as a potent threat to opponent defenders with his long-range bangers and ability to convert even the smallest chances in the six-yard box. Moreover, the Highlanders’ sharpshooter has also showcased his efficiency in orchestrating goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates, creating 15 chances.

With his fascinating performances with NorthEast United FC, Ajaraie finds himself at the top of the ISL 2024-25 season’s Golden Boot leaderboard, averaging 1.38 goals per game. He boast an impressive ratio of 58 minutes per goal, and has maintained a goal conversion rate of 33.33%.

With that, here's a look at some of his notable stats from ISL 2024-25.

  • Ajaraie has now scored 11 goals in his first eight matches in the ISL, the fewest games any player has taken to score 10 or more goals.

  • Ajaraie has also now scored in eight consecutive games, the joint longest such streak by any player in the league (also Kalu Uche between January and March 2018).

  • Ajaraie is the first-ever player to score in his first eight matches in league's history.

  • With his brace against Bengaluru FC, Ajaraie became the first player to score braces in three consecutive games in the ISL.

  • Ajaraie is the fastest player to reach 10+ goals in a season (8 matches).

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