Jaime Siaj

Jaime Mohamad Fathi Ashor Siaj Romero (born 16 December 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Lebanese Premier League club Ansar. Born in Spain, Siaj has represented Jordan internationally.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Siaj and the second or maternal family name is Romero.

Jaime Siaj
Siaj with Charlotte Independence in 2017
Personal information
Full name Jaime Mohamad Fathi Ashor Siaj Romero[1]
Date of birth (1995-12-16) December 16, 1995
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Ansar
Youth career
2011 ED Moratalaz
2012–2013 Real Madrid
2013–2014 Getafe
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Pfeiffer Falcons 69 (47)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Charlotte Eagles 19 (4)
2017 Charlotte Independence 18 (4)
2018 Oklahoma City Energy 23 (4)
2019 Tampa Bay Rowdies 11 (2)
2020 Inter de Madrid 6 (1)
2020–2021 Khaitan (17)
2021–2022 Messina 7 (0)
2022– Ansar 0 (0)
National team
2018 Jordan 5 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:36, 14 January 2022 (UTC)

Youth and college

Siaj is a youth product of ED Mortalaz and Real Madrid.[2]

Between 2014 and 2016, he played three years of college soccer at Pfeiffer University. Siaj made a total of 69 appearances, scoring 47 goals and tallying 28 assists in his time at Pfeiffer.[3]

While at college, Siaj also appeared for Premier Development League side Charlotte Eagles in 2016.[4]

Club career

Charlotte Independence

On 17 January 2017, Siaj was selected in the third round (45th overall) in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[5][6] On 12 April 2017, Siaj signed with Colorado's United Soccer League affiliate club Charlotte Independence.[7]

Oklahoma City Energy

On 6 February 2018, Siaj signed with OKC Energy FC for the 2018 season.[8]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Siaj joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on 4 February 2019. He had previously been on trial with the Rowdies during the 2017 Florida Cup.[9]

Inter de Madrid

In January 2020, Siaj moved to Spanish Segunda División B side Inter de Madrid.[10]

Ansar

On 29 December 2021, Lebanese Premier League side Ansar announced the signing of Siaj.[11]

International career

Eligible to represent the Jordan internationally due to his father's heritage, Siaj was called-up to the national team on 11 May 2018, for two friendly games against Cyprus and China.[12]

Career statistics

International
Scores and results list Jordan's goal tally first.[13]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
120 May 2018Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan Cyprus2–03–0Friendly

References
  1. "Jaime Siaj". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. "Jaime Siaj, de la EDM a la MLS" (in Spanish). 1 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  3. "Jaime Siaj". gofalconsports.com. Pfeiffer University.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Jaime Siaj". USL PDL. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  5. Bonaface, Daniel (17 January 2017). "Rapids select strikers Jaime Siaj, Peguy Ngatcha in MLS SuperDraft". Denver Post.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Fleming, Richard (17 January 2017). "Rapids take former Real Madrid Academy striker Jaime Siaj with third round pick". coloradorapids.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  7. Thomas, James (12 April 2017). "Independence Sign Rookie Forward Siaj". charlotteindependence.com. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018.
  8. Evans, Josh (6 February 2018). "Real Madrid Academy alumnus Siaj joins Energy FC".
  9. "Rowdies Sign Forward Jaime Siaj". RowdiesSoccer.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  10. "Crónica 2 División B: SAD CF Internacional de Madrid Deportes 1-0 UD Ibiza-Eivissa - Segunda B". FutbolBalear.es. 1 March 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "الأنصار يتعاقد مع الأردني جيمي سياج". كووورة (in Arabic). 29 December 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  12. Evans, Josh (11 May 2018). "Siaj earns call up to Jordan's National Team". energyfc.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "Jaime Siaj". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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