Hassan Ndam Explained

Hassan Ndam
Birth Date:1998 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Foumban, Cameroon
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Haka
Youthclubs1:Rainbow Bamenda
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Rainbow Bamenda
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:New York Red Bulls
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:New York Red Bulls II
Caps3:52
Goals3:3
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:FC Cincinnati
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Charlotte Independence (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Miami FC (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:0
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Orange County SC
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:New York Red Bulls II
Caps8:12
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2023
Clubs9:New York Red Bulls
Caps9:17
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Haka
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Nationalteam1:Cameroon U17
Nationalteam2:Cameroon U20
Club-Update:4 August 2022

Hassan Ndam (born 29 October 1998) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Finnish Veikkausliiga club Haka.

Club career

Rainbow Bamenda

Born in Foumban, Ndam began his professional career with Rainbow Bamenda.

New York Red Bulls

Ndam signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls from Rainbow Bamenda on 31 January 2017.[1] He made his debut with New York Red Bulls II on 25 March 2017, in a 3–3 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[2] On 19 August 2017, Ndam scored his first goal as a professional, heading in a free kick in 4–0 victory over FC Cincinnati.[3] In his first year as a professional Ndam made 27 appearances with Red Bulls II scoring 1 goal, being regarded as one of the top young prospects in the league.[4]

On 22 July 2017 Ndam made his debut with the Red Bulls first team, appearing as a late game substitute in a 3–0 victory over Minnesota United.[5] Ndam made his first start for the first team on 6 June 2018, in the team's 4–0 derby win over New York City FC in the fourth round of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup.[6] A few days later, on 9 June, Ndam made his first league start for New York in a 1–1 draw at Columbus Crew.[7] On 6 July 2018, Ndam scored his first goal of the season for New York Red Bulls II in a 6–1 victory over Atlanta United 2.[8]

FC Cincinnati

On 11 December 2018, Ndam was selected by FC Cincinnati in the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft.[9] On May 1, 2019, Ndam was loaned to the Charlotte Independence for the remainder of the USL Championship season.[10]

On 1 February 2020, Ndam was loaned to Miami FC for the 2020 USL Championship season.[11] While with Miami, Ndam was a regular starter making 14 league appearances.

He was released by Cincinnati at the end of their 2020 season.[12]

Orange County SC

On 10 June 2022, Ndam signed a 25-day short-term contract with USL Championship side Orange County SC.[13]

Return to New York Red Bulls

On 14 July 2022, New York Red Bulls II announced that they had signed Ndam.[14] Ndam became a regular starter for New York Red Bulls II, and on 3 September 2022, Ndam was signed to the club's MLS roster.[15] On 9 May 2023, Ndam appeared as a starter for New York in 1-0 victory over rival DC United, helping his side advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup.[16]

On 22 November 2023, the Red Bulls announced that they had mutually parted ways with Ndam.[17]

FC Haka

On 20 December 2023, Finnish side Haka announced that Ndam would join the club at the start of the 2024 season, having signed a one-year deal, with an option for an additional year.[18]

International career

Ndam has represented Cameroon at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II2017USL Championship24130271
2018USL Championship28230312
Total523600000586
New York Red Bulls2017MLS10000010
2018MLS10002030
Total2000200040
FC Cincinnati2019MLS000000
Charlotte Independence (loan)2019USL Championship50001060
Miami FC (loan)2020USL Championship14000140
Orange County SC2022USL Championship20000020
New York Red Bulls II2022USL Championship600060
2023MLS Next Pro600060
Total120000000120
New York Red Bulls2022MLS20000020
2023MLS150002020190
Total170002020210
Haka2024Veikkausliiga00000000
Career total10436050201173

Honors

New York Red Bulls

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: New York Red Bulls sign Cameroonian center back Hassan Ndam. 2017-01-31. mlssoccer.com. english. 2017-01-31.
  2. News: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. New York Red Bulls II. 2017-03-25. uslsoccer.com. english. 2017-03-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20170327171344/http://www.uslsoccer.com/pittsburghriverhounds-newyorkredbullsii-905436. 2017-03-27. dead.
  3. News: Red Bulls II Romp Past FC Cincinnati. 2017-03-25. uslsoccer.com. english. 2017-08-19.
  4. News: NYRB II Year in Review: Hassan Ndam. 2018-01-09. newyorkredbulls.com. english. 2018-01-09.
  5. News: Hassan Ndam Makes MLS Debut in Minnesota. 2017-07-24. newyorkredbulls.com. english. 2017-07-24.
  6. News: New York Red Bulls Bounce Back and Defeat New York City FC in the U.S. Open Cup. 7 June 2018. newyorkredbulls.com. english. 7 June 2018.
  7. News: Center Back Hassan Ndam Impresses Once Again. 9 June 2018. newyorkredbulls.com. english. 9 June 2018.
  8. Web site: NYRB II Score Six, Roll ATL UTD 2. newyorkredbulls.com. 7 July 2018.
  9. Web site: 2018 Expansion Draft results: FC Cincinnati pick, trade big names. MLSSoccer.com.
  10. Web site: Club Loans Ndam to Charlotte Independence. FCC Communications. May 1, 2019. FC Cincinnati. May 1, 2019.
  11. Web site: Hassan Ndam Joins Miami FC on Loan Ahead of 2020 Season.
  12. Web site: FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions for the 2021 season | FC Cincinnati. fccincinnati.
  13. Web site: Orange County signs defender Hassan Ndam . 10 June 2022 .
  14. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Sign Defender Hassan Ndam. newyorkredbulls.com. 14 July 2022. 14 July 2022.
  15. Web site: New York Red Bulls Sign Defender Hassan Ndam to MLS Contract. New York Red. Bulls. New York Red Bulls.
  16. Web site: Red Bulls Advance in US Open Cup with 1-0 Victory. www.newyorkredbulls.com.
  17. Web site: New York Red Bulls and Defender Hassan Ndam Mutually Agree to Part Ways . New York Red Bulls.
  18. Web site: Heritty . Esa . 20 December 2023 . FC Haka hankki topparin New York Red Bullsista . 20 December 2023 . FC Haka . fi.