Full name David Najem 2006–2010 New York Red Bulls Height 1.75 m Current team New York Red Bulls II | Number 37 2010–2013 Columbia Lions | |
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Date of birth (1992-05-26) May 26, 1992 (age 24) Place of birth Livingston, New Jersey, United States | ||
David najem postgame vs no 2 creighton
David Najem (born May 26, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the New York Red Bulls II in the USL.
Contents
- David najem postgame vs no 2 creighton
- Early career
- Eintracht Bamberg
- New York Red Bulls II
- Career statistics
- Club
- References
Najem grew up in Clifton, New Jersey and attended Paramus Catholic High School, where he set school career records for both goals and points.
Early career
Najem was a member of the New York Red Bulls Academy since the age of 14 and played with the U-23 team during his college career. He attended Paramus Catholic High School, where he captained the team for two seasons and set the school record for career goals scored with 54. In 2010, Najem enrolled at Columbia University, and played four seasons with the men's soccer team. During his senior year in 2013, he was awarded as the Ivy League Offensive player of the year, tallying five goals and six assists.
Eintracht Bamberg
After graduating from Columbia, Najem went on trial with lower division clubs in Germany and eventually signed with FC Eintracht Bamberg from the Regionalliga Bayern league in 2014.
New York Red Bulls II
On May 19, 2016, Najem returned to the United States to sign with New York Red Bulls II. Najem will partner up with manager, John Wolyniec who formerly played for the New York Red Bulls and coached him in the academy. Najem made his official debut for the club coming on as a late match substitute in a 1-0 victory against FC Montreal. After starting in every match during the clubs playoff run, on October 23, 2016, Najem helped the club to a 5-1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the 2016 USL Cup Final.
Career statistics
As of 18 May 2016Club
New York Red Bulls II