Naj Razi Explained

Naj Razi
Fullname:Najemedine Razi
Birth Place:Ireland
Height:1.75 m
Birth Date:28 October 2006
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Como
Youthyears1:2011–2023
Youthclubs1:Shamrock Rovers
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:Shamrock Rovers
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Como
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:14:24, 1 February 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:18:01, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

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

Early life

Born in Ireland, Razi is of Algerian descent.[2] He studied for his Leaving Cert at Ashfield College.[3]

Career

Shamrock Rovers

Razi made his Shamrock Rovers first team debut on 23 July 2023 against Dundalk in the FAI Cup.[4] In the following fixture he made his debut in the UEFA Conference League appearing as a substitute against Hungarian side Ferencvaros on 27 July.[5] On 22 September 2023, he made his League of Ireland debut against UCD.[6] The following month Rovers were confirmed as league champions.[7] On 30 October 2023, he made his first league start for Rovers against Cork City.[8]

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.[9] [10] Razi had offers to train with both Arsenal and Chelsea before Como completed the deal before the Italian transfer window closed.[11]

Style of play

A forward, he is said to be able to operate from either wing.[12] He has also played as a number 10.[13]

International career

Razi scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland U17 side against Armenia U17 in October 2022.[14] In February 2023, he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Hungary U17.[15]

He played for the Irish U17 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[16] He scored as Ireland beat Wales U17 and helped the Irish side reach the quarter-finals.[17] [18] Razi was named the FAI’s U-17 player of the year in June 2023 at the FAI International Football Awards.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers2023LOI Premier Division3010200060
Como2023–24Serie B00–––00
2024–25Serie A0000––00
Total0000––00
Career Total3010200060

Notes and References

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

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