Murad Naji
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Murad Naji Hussein | ||
| Date of birth | June 12, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Doha, Qatar[1] | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Wing back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Duhail | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Al-Rayyan | 21 | (0) |
| 2012– | Qatar SC | 16 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | El Jaish SC | ||
| 2014–2015 | → Umm Salal SC (loan) | ||
| 2017– | Al-Duhail | ||
| International career | |||
| 2009– | Qatar U-23 | ||
| 2013 | Qatar | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Murad Naji Hussein (born 12 June 1991) is a Qatari footballer of Jordanian descent who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Duhail.[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
- Emir of Qatar Cup
- Winner (1): 2010, 2011 with Al-Rayyan Sports Club.
Notes
- ^ Murad Naji player profile. Al Rayyan official website.
- ^ QSL.com.qa - Murad Naji[permanent dead link]
- ^ ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence - Where ASPIRE Graduates Are
- ^ "Murad keen on playing in France". Doha Stadium Plus. 29 November 2011.
- ^ "الريان يعلن أن رحيل مراد ناجي بسبب المغالاة المادية". Al Kass. 27 May 2012.
- ^ العنابي الاولمبي يستدعي مراد ناجي من الريان
- ^ Qatar U23 Football team line up for GCC Tournament