Ali Kazim Nakhid

Ali Kazim Nakhid
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-01-22) 22 January 2000
Place of birth Beirut, Lebanon[1]
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Ferizaj
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 UMBC Retrievers 8 (0)
2021–2022 Goucher Gophers 37 (14)
2023 Thomas More Saints 19 (8)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Fursan Hispania 9 (0)
2024 Duluth FC
2024–2025 Gulf United 5 (0)
2025 Al Jazirah Al Hamra 1 (0)
2025–2026 Al-Ittifaq 6 (0)
2026– Ferizaj
International career‡
2026– Trinidad and Tobago 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 May 2026

Ali Kazim Nakhid (born 22 January 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kosovan club Ferizaj. Born in Lebanon, he plays for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.

Early life

Nakhid was born on 22 January 2000 in Beirut, Lebanon.[1][2] He is the son of Trinidad and Tobago international David Nakhid,[3] who is of Lebanese origin.[4]

College career

Nakhid attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in the United States, playing for their soccer team between 2018 and 2019. Following his stint there, he attended Goucher College, where he was the vice-president of the student government and played for their soccer team between 2021 and 2022.[5] In 2023 Nakhid played for Thomas More University's team, the Thomas More Saints.

Club career

Nakhid started his senior career in the United Arab Emirates, where he played for UAE Second Division side Fursan Hispania, collecting nine appearances during the 2020–21 season.[6] He then played for American side Duluth FC in 2024. The same year, he signed for UAE First Division side Gulf United, playing five games in the 2024–25 season.[6] In February 2025, he moved to Division 1 side Al Jazirah Al Hamra, playing one game in 2024–25.[6] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Nakhid signed for Emirati side Al-Ittifaq.

International career

Nakhid was born in Lebanon, and is of Trinidadian descent through his father. He was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago national football team for a set of friendlies in May 2026.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 https://thomasmoresaints.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/ali-kazim-nakhid/6931
  2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2715327841957549
  3. ↑ "NAKHID'S SON CALLED UP". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "الفيفا يكشف سر استبعاد "ناكيد" من الترشح". اخبار الغد. 29 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "International Student Athletes Make Their Mark at Goucher". Goucher Magazine. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Ali Kazim Nakhid". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "KING ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH KOREA FRIENDLY IN UTAH". Trinidad and Tobago Football Association. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
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