Murad Naji

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.

Murad Naji

Personal information
Full name	Murad Naji Hussein
Date of birth	(1991-06-12) June 12, 1991 (age 34)
Place of birth	Algeria
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Right-back[citation needed]
Team information
Current team	Al-Rayyan
Number	2
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)
2020–2024	Al-Wakrah	62	(2)
2024–	Al-Rayyan SC	23	(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