Loick Ayina
Loick Denis Henry Ayina is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Salford City.
Career
Born in the Republic of the Congo capital Brazzaville, he moved to Paris, France as a youngster, Ayina started his football career playing for local Parisian club Montrouge F.C. 92, before moving to Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt.Alongside fellow Frenchman Brahima Diarra, he moved to Huddersfield Town in July 2019, and they both signed professional contracts with the club a year later.
In October 2021, Ayina joined National League North side Boston United on a one-month loan.
Ayina made his senior debut for Huddersfield Town on 7 January 2023, when he played in their 3–1 FA Cup defeat against Preston North End, where he received an early yellow card, and was substituted before half-time, for fear of a second yellow card.
On 31 January 2023, Ayina joined Dundee United on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season. He was sent off on his debut, against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup. Ayina would return to Huddersfield at the end of the season following United's relegation to the Scottish Championship.
On 26 January 2024, Ayina joined Scottish Premiership club Ross County on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 5 May 2025, Huddersfield announced the player would be released in June when his contract expired.
On 27 June 2025, League Two side Salford City announced he would be signing for the club on July 1.