Fatai Alashe

Abdul-Fatai Alashe (born August 21, 1993) is an American professional soccer player.

Career College and amateur Alashe spent all four years of his college career at Michigan State University where he made a total of 86 appearances for the Spartans and tallied eight goals and eight assists.

He also played in the Premier Development League for Reading United and Portland Timbers U23s.

Professional On January 15, 2015, Alashe was drafted 4th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes. He made his debut on March 7 in a 1–0 defeat to FC Dallas, and scored the first league goal in Avaya Stadium history two weeks later in a 2–1 win over the visiting Chicago Fire.

On July 30, 2018, Alashe signed a deal to join FC Cincinnati on loan from San Jose for the remainder of the 2018 season, then joining the team permanently for the 2019 season for $135,000 in allocation money.

On August 17, 2020, Alashe was traded to Ohio rivals Columbus Crew in exchange for a 2nd-round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, and potentially a conditional $50,000 of General Allocation Money depending on performance. Columbus declined their contract option on Alashe following their 2020 season.

On March 24, 2021, Alashe joined USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC. Alashe was released by Sacramento following the 2021 season.

International In January 2016 Alashe received his first call up to the senior United States squad for friendlies against Iceland and Canada but had to withdraw through injury.

Personal life Alashe is of Nigerian descent.

Career statistics

Honors Columbus Crew MLS Cup: 2020