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Naj Razi

Najemedine Razi (born 28 October 2006) is an Irish-Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Como. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[1]

Early life

Razi studied for his Leaving Cert at Ashfield College.[2]

Career

Shamrock Rovers

Razi made his Shamrock Rovers first team debut on 23 July 2023 against Dundalk in the FAI Cup.[3] In the following fixture he made his debut in the UEFA Conference League appearing as a substitute against Hungarian side Ferencvaros on 27 July.[4] On 22 September 2023, he made his League of Ireland debut against UCD.[5] The following month Rovers were confirmed as league champions.[6] On 30 October 2023, he made his first league start for Rovers against Cork City.[7]

Como

On 1 February 2024, Razi joined Serie B club Como on a contract until the summer of 2026, for an initial fee believed to be in the region of €450,000.[8][9] Razi had offers to train with both Arsenal and Chelsea before Como completed the deal before the Italian transfer window closed.[10]

Style of play

A forward, he is said to be able to operate from either wing.[11] He has also played as a number 10.[12]

International career

Razi scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland U17 side against Armenia U17 in October 2022.[13] In February 2023, he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Hungary U17.[14]

He played for the Irish U17 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[15] He scored as Ireland beat Wales U17 and helped the Irish side reach the quarter-finals.[16][17] Razi was named the FAI’s U-17 player of the year in June 2023 at the FAI International Football Awards.[18]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 October 2023
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League

References

  1. ^ a b c "N.Razi". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Naj Razi an 'exciting prospect' amid Euro giants' interest". RTE. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ^ "FAI Cup Report: Dundalk FC 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers". Extra Time. July 23, 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  4. ^ Ferris, Macdara (July 29, 2023). "Few positives for Bradley after Hoops suffer Hungary hammering". Extra Time. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ^ "UCD's relegation confirmed as Shamrock Rovers miss chance to extend lead at the top". Independent.ie. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  6. ^ Cummiskey, Gavin (27 October 2023). "How Shamrock Rovers won their fourth consecutive league title". Irish Times. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  7. ^ McDonnell, Daniel (30 October 2023). "Stephen Bradley fears over Rory Gaffney's future as he hails in-demand Naj Razi". Independent.ie. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Como 1907 Secures Irish Rising Star and U17 Youth International: Naj Razi". Como 1907. February 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Fallon, John (February 1, 2024). "Teenage starlet Naj Razi completes Como move from Shamrock Rovers". Irish Examiner.
  10. ^ "Young Shamrock Rovers star Naj Razi makes move to Italian outfit Como". Independent.ie. February 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Snyed, David (28 October 2023). "Real Madrid show interest in Shamrock Rovers star". the42.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  12. ^ Diallo, Raf (22 May 2023). "Ireland U17s: 'All of them have had different journeys'". RTE. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  13. ^ O'Donoghue, Conor (October 21, 2022). "Ireland MU17 4-0 Armenia MU17". Irish Post. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Razi strike fires MU17s to victory over Hungary". Strikeronline.ie. 9 February 2023.
  15. ^ McDonnell, Daniel (28 October 2023). "Madrid giants Real and Atletico eyeing up move for Shamrock Rovers teen Naj Razi". Independent.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  16. ^ Fotzmaurice, Aidan (21 May 2023). "'We are going into the last game with the opportunity of getting out of the group' – Colin O'Brien hails Irish U17s after Welsh rout". Independent.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  17. ^ "Ruthless Ireland U17s beat Hungary book Euro quarter-final spot". RTE. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  18. ^ Cox, James (20 June 2023). "Collins and Ferguson win FAI men's player of the year awards". Breakingnews.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2023.