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Murad Naji
Jordanian-Qatari footballer
Murad Naji Hussein (born 12 June 1991) is a Qatari footballer who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Wakrah.[1] He is a graduate of Qatar's Aspire Academy.[2] He has also appeared for the Qatar national team and the U23 team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Murad Naji Hussein | ||
| Date of birth | (1991-06-12) June 12, 1991 (age 32) | ||
| Place of birth | Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Wing back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Wakrah | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Al-Rayyan | 21 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Qatar SC | 16 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | El Jaish SC | 63 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Umm Salal SC (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Al-Duhail | 37 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | → Umm Salal SC (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2020– | Al-Wakrah | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009– | Qatar U-23 | ||
| 2013 | Qatar | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Murad Naji initially expressed his desire in professional football in France, and has received offers from Olympique de Marseille and AS Nancy.[3] 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.[4]
International career
Born in Algeria, Naji is of Jordanian descent and moved to Qatar at a young age. He Naji received his first call-up to the Qatar Olympic football team in August 2008 by then coach Hassan Harmutallah.[5]
He has played for the Qatar Olympic team in the GGC U23 tournament held in Qatar on August 2011.[6]
Murad Naji graduated from Qatar University with a degree in Sports science.
- Al-Rayyan
- Emir of Qatar Cup: 2010, 2011
- "ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence - Where ASPIRE Graduates Are". Archived from the original on 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
- "Murad keen on playing in France". Doha Stadium Plus. 29 November 2011. Archived from the original on 25 December 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- "الريان يعلن أن رحيل مراد ناجي بسبب المغالاة المادية". Al Kass. 27 May 2012.
- "العنابي الاولمبي يستدعي مراد ناجي من الريان". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
- "Qatar U23 Football team line up for GCC Tournament". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-08-12.