Murad Naji Hussein

Murad Naji
Personal information
Full nameMurad Naji Hussein
Date of birthJune 12, 1991
Place of birthDoha, Qatar[1]
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing positionDefender, Wing back
Club information
Current team
Umm Salal SC
Number2
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2008-2012Al-Rayyan21(0)
2012-Qatar SC16(0)
2013-El Jaish SC
2014-→ Umm Salal SC (loan)
National team
2009-Qatar U-23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Murad Naji Hussein (born 12 June 1991) is a Qatari footballer of Jordanian descent who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Qatar SC.[2] He is a graduate of Qatar's Aspire Academy.[3]

Career

Club career

Murad Naji initially expressed his desire in professional football in France, and has received offers from Olympique de Marseille and AS Nancy.[4] While negotiating his contract renewal with Al Rayyan in May 2012, he asked management for a large increase in salary, claiming that he has offers in Europe. Al Rayyan refused, and he joined Qatar SC on a 2-year deal instead.[5]

International career

Murad Naji received his first call-up to the Qatar Olympic football team in August 2008 by then coach Hassan Harmutallah.[6]

He has played for the Qatar Olympic team in the GGC U23 tournament held in Qatar on August 2011.[7]

Personal

Murad Naji graduated from Qatar University with a degree in Sports science.

Honours

Notes

  1. ↑ Murad Naji player profile. Al Rayyan official website.
  2. ↑ QSL.com.qa - Murad Naji
  3. ↑ ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence - Where ASPIRE Graduates Are
  4. ↑ "Murad keen on playing in France". Doha Stadium Plus. 29 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "الريان يعلن أن رحيل مراد ناجي بسبب المغالاة المادية". Al Kass. 27 May 2012.
  6. ↑ العنابي الاولمبي يستدعي مراد ناجي من الريان
  7. ↑ Qatar U23 Football team line up for GCC Tournament

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