Murad Naji
Qatari footballer (born 1991)
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Murad Naji Hussein (born 12 June 1991) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Wakrah.[1] He is a graduate of Qatar's Aspire Academy.[2] Born in Algeria, he has represented the Qatar national team.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Murad Naji Hussein | ||
| Date of birth | June 12, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Algeria | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Right-back[citation needed] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Wakrah | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Al-Rayyan | 21 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Qatar | 16 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | El Jaish | 63 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Umm Salal (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Al-Duhail | 37 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | → Umm Salal (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2020–2024 | Al-Wakrah | 62 | (2) |
| 2024–2026 | Al-Rayyan | 35 | (0) |
| 2026– | Al-Wakrah | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Qatar U23 | ||
| 2013– | Qatar | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.[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 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 in August 2011.[6]
Personal
Murad Naji graduated from Qatar University with a degree in Sports science.
Honours
- Al-Rayyan
- Emir of Qatar Cup: 2010, 2011