Jaime Siaj Explained

Jaime Siaj
Fullname:Jaime Mohamad Fathi Ashor Siaj Romero
Birth Date:16 December 1995
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.88 m
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Escuela de Fútbol AFE
Youthyears2:2011
Youthclubs2:ED Moratalaz
Youthyears3:2012–2013
Youthclubs3:Real Madrid
Youthyears4:2013–2014
Youthclubs4:Getafe
Collegeyears1:2014–2016
College1:Pfeiffer Falcons
Collegecaps1:69
Collegegoals1:47
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Charlotte Eagles
Caps1:13
Goals1:4
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Charlotte Independence
Caps2:18
Goals2:4
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Oklahoma City Energy
Caps3:23
Goals3:4
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Caps4:11
Goals4:2
Years5:2020
Caps5:6
Goals5:1
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Khaitan
Goals6:17
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Messina
Caps7:7
Goals7:0
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Ansar
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years9:2022
Clubs9:Finn Harps
Caps9:9
Goals9:1
Years10:2023
Clubs10:Valour FC
Caps10:12
Goals10:0
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Khaitan
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Jordan
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:10 February 2024

Jaime Mohamad Fathi Ashor Siaj Romero (; born 16 December 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Khaitan in the Kuwaiti Division One. Born in Spain, Siaj represented Jordan internationally in 2018.

Early life

Siaj began playing youth football with the Escuela de Fútbol AFE.[1] [2] He then played youth football with ED Moratalaz, where he played for half a season.[3] From there, he moved on to the Real Madrid Academy, followed by the Getafe youth system.[4]

College career

In 2014, Siaj began attending Pfeiffer University in the United States, where he played for the men's soccer team.[5] He scored his first goal in his debut on September 5, 2014 against the Millersville Marauders.[6] He was named the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Player of the Week for the first time in Week 4 of his freshman season.[7] At the end of his freshman season, he was named to the All-State Second Team and the All-Conference Second Team.[8] [9]

In his sophomore season, he was named the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Player of the Week twice,[10] [11] the National Player of the Week once,[12] and was a selection for First Team All-Region,[13] All-State First Team,[14] and was an All-American Honorable Mention.[15] He scored the overtime winning goal in the semi-finals to advance to the National Championship,[16] where Pfeiffer won the NCAA Division II national title.[17]

On October 15, 2016, he scored a hat trick in a 4-0 victory over the King Tornado.[18] In his junior season, he was a two time Conference Carolinas Player of the Week,[19] [20] was named First Team All-Conference,[21] Second Team All-America,[22] First Team All-State,[23] and First Team All-Region.[24] He left the school after his junior season to turn professional, becoming the school's first ever player selected in the MLS SuperDraft.[25] Siaj made a total of 69 appearances, scoring 47 goals and tallying 28 assists in his time at Pfeiffer.[26]

Club career

In 2016, he played with the Charlotte Eagles in the Premier Development League.[27]

In January 2017, Siaj was selected in the third round (45th overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[28] [29] In April 2017, he signed with Colorado's USL affiliate, the Charlotte Independence.[30] [31]

In February 2018, Siaj signed with OKC Energy FC of the USL for the 2018 season.[32]

In February 2019, Siaj joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies, a team he had previously trialled with during the 2017 preseason, playing in the pre-season 2017 Florida Cup tournament.[33]

He then returned to Spain, joining Segunda División B side Inter de Madrid in 2020.[34]

Later in 2020, he joined Kuwaiti club Khaitan SC.[35] [36]

In September 2021, he joined Italian Serie D side Messina.[37] [38] In December, he departed the club.[39]

On 29 December 2021, Lebanese Premier League side Ansar announced the signing of Siaj.[40]

On 2 September 2022, Siaj joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Finn Harps.[41] [42] The same day as his signing, he made his debut, as a substitute, against St Patrick's Athletic.[43]

In January 2023, he joined Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[44] [45]

International career

Born in Spain, Siaj has Jordanian heritage through his father.[46] [47]

Siaj was called-up to the Jordan national team for the first time in 11 May 2018, ahead of two friendly games against Cyprus and China.[48] He made his debut on 20 May 2018, scoring his first goal in a 3–0 victory over Cyprus.[49] [50]

International goals

Scores and results list Jordan's goal tally first.[51]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ídolos lejos de España: el estrellato internacional de Jaime Siaj y Daniel Cadena. 9 January 2020. es. Association of Spanish Footballers. Idols far from Spain: the international stardom of Jaime Siaj and Daniel Cadena.
  2. Web site: Jaime Siaj, de las Escuelas de Fútbol AFE a conquistar el mundo . es. 15 January 2024. Jaime Siaj, from the AFE Soccer Schools to conquer the world. Association of Spanish Footballers.
  3. Web site: Jaime Siaj, de la EDM a la MLS. Jaime Siaj, from the EDM to the MLS. February 1, 2017. es. ED Moratalaz.
  4. Web site: من هو اللاعب الأردني الأسباني سياج الذي وقع للانصار اللبناني؟. Who Is The Jordanian-Spanish Player Sayaj, Who Signed For The Lebanese Supporters?. ar. عاطف عساف (Atef Assaf). December 30, 2021. Stadkom News.
  5. Web site: Jaime Siaj Pfeiffer profile. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  6. Web site: Men's Soccer Tops No. 20 Millersville; Record First Win Over Ranked Opponent Since 2009. September 5, 2014. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  7. Web site: Siaj Named Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Player of the Week. September 30, 2014. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  8. Web site: Men's Soccer Places Four on All-State Team. December 1, 2014. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  9. Web site: Regis and Galvao Named First Team All-Conference; Four Others Earn Yearly Honors. November 6, 2014. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  10. Web site: Siaj Named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week. September 15, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  11. Web site: Siaj Earns Second Consecutive Conference Carolinas Player of the Week Award. September 22, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  12. Web site: Siaj Wins National Player of the Week Honors as Men's Soccer Enters Top Five in Rankings. September 22, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  13. Web site: Regis Named Regional Player of the Year; Seven Falcons Earn Spot on All-Region Team. December 1, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  14. Web site: Ten Falcons Named to NCCSIA All-State Team. December 2, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  15. Web site: Regis Named Ron Lenz National Player of the Year; Three Falcons Earn CCA First Team All-America Honors. December 10, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  16. Web site: Siaj's OT Winner Sends Falcons to National Championship. December 3, 2015. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  17. Web site: Bonaface. Daniel. 17 January 2017. Rapids select strikers Jaime Siaj, Peguy Ngatcha in MLS SuperDraft. Denver Post.
  18. Web site: Men's Soccer Easily Dispatches of King. October 15, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  19. Web site: Siaj Named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week. September 5, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  20. Web site: Siaj Earns Second Conference Carolinas Weekly Honor of Season. October 17, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  21. Web site: 10 Falcons Named All-Conference; Regis, Reasso and Siaj Earn Individual Awards. November 3, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  22. Web site: Four Falcons Named D2CCA All-Americans; Regis Repeats as Ron Lenz National Player of the Year. November 30, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  23. Web site: Falcons Place Eight on The All-State Team. December 7, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  24. Web site: Six Falcons Named D2CCA All-Region; Regis Wins Regional Player of the Year. November 16, 2016. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  25. Web site: Siaj and Moar Selected in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. January 17, 2017. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  26. Web site: Former Falcon faces challenges in pro soccer career. July 31, 2019. Charles. Curcio. The Stanly News and Press.
  27. Web site: Jaime Siaj 2016 PDL Stats. USL League Two.
  28. Web site: Colorado Rapids Draft Jaime Siaj And Peguy Ngatcha In 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Matt. Pollard. January 19, 2017. Last Word on Sports.
  29. Web site: Fleming. Richard. 17 January 2017. Rapids take former Real Madrid Academy striker Jaime Siaj with third round pick. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312180548/https://www.coloradorapids.com/post/2017/01/17/rapids-take-former-real-madrid-academy-striker-jaime-siaj-third-round-pick. 12 March 2017. Colorado Rapids.
  30. Web site: Thomas. James. 12 April 2017. Independence Sign Rookie Forward Siaj. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003838/http://www.charlotteindependence.com/news_article/show/780735?referrer_id=2701681. May 24, 2018. Charlotte Independence.
  31. Web site: Charlotte Independence Signes Forward Jaime Siaj. April 12, 2017. WCCB Charlotte.
  32. Web site: Real Madrid Academy alumnus Siaj joins Energy FC. Josh. Evans. 6 February 2018. OKC Energy FC.
  33. Web site: Rowdies Sign Forward Jaime Siaj. Tampa Bay Rowdies. February 4, 2019.
  34. Web site: Jaime Siaj: Internacional por Jordania, juega como profesional en Khaitan SC en Kuwait. Jaime Siaj: Capped by Jordan, he plays professionally for Khaitan SC in Kuwait. es. Be Match International.
  35. Web site: خيطان على بعد خطوة من ضم المهاجم جيمي سياج. ar. Khaitan is a step away from signing striker Jaime Siaj. August 15, 2020. التيار الاخضر (Green Tide Kuwait).
  36. Web site: Jaime Siaj, goles con firma española en la liga de Kuwait. 25 February 2021. Jaime Siaj, goals with a Spanish signature in the Kuwait league. Francisco José. Montiel. es. Migrantes del Balon.
  37. Web site: L’Fc Messina annuncia gli ingaggi di Siaj, Perez e Aliaga. FC Messina announces the signings of Siaj, Perez and Aliaga. it. September 21, 2021. Messina nel Pallone.
  38. Web site: Fc, Aliaga e Siaj a Messina per la firma. Lodi e Caballero dovrebbero partire. it. Fc, Aliaga and Siaj in Messina for the signing. Lodi and Caballero should leave. August 18, 2021. Messina Sportiva.
  39. Web site: Jaime Siaj, ex Fc Messina, riparte dal Libano: l’annuncio dell’Al-Ansar. Jaime Siaj, ex Fc Messina, restarts from Lebanon: the announcement of Al-Ansar. December 31, 2021. Messina Sportiva. it.
  40. Web site: 2021-12-29. الأنصار يتعاقد مع الأردني جيمي سياج. 2022-01-14. كووورة (Kooora). ar. Al-Ansar contracts with the Jordanian Jaime Siaj. ناصر خالد (Nasser Khaled).
  41. Web site: Harps Sign Striker Siaj. 2 September 2022. Finn Harps FC.
  42. Web site: Finn Harps announce signing of Jordan international Jaime Siaj. 2 September 2022. Donegal Daily.
  43. Web site: Jordanian international Jaime Siaj in line for Finn Harps debut against Shamrock Rovers. 9 September 2022. Larry. Roberts. The Irish News.
  44. Web site: Valour FC add Jordanian forward Jaime Siaj. January 25, 2023. Valour FC.
  45. Web site: Valour Adds Jordanian Striker Jaime Siaj. January 25, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  46. Web site: Jaime Siaj: “I can bring a lot to the league and hopefully grow alongside Valour as a club in the Canadian league.”. January 25, 2023. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  47. Web site: Siaj's Call Up About More Than Personal Accomplishments. September 1, 2018. OKC Energy FC. Tyler. Vaughn.
  48. Web site: Siaj earns call up to Jordan's National Team. Evans. Josh. 11 May 2018. OKC Energy FC.
  49. Web site: Finn Harps sign Jaime Siaj. 2 September 2022. Highland Radio.
  50. Web site: Siaj Earns National Team Call from Jordan; Scores Goal in First Game. May 16, 2018. Pfeiffer Falcons.
  51. Web site: Jaime Siaj profile. 25 May 2018. National Football Teams.

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