Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (born 28 March 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Libyan Premier League club Al-Ahli Tripoli. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Libya national team.

Early life Tajouri-Shradi was born in Bern, Switzerland, to Libyan parents. His father was a diplomat. He moved to Austria at the age of 9, and received Austrian nationality in July 2015. He has always considered himself Libyan. In his debut season, he scored 11 league goals while also contributing 3 assists.

On 14 December 2021, Tajouri-Shradi was selected by Charlotte FC in the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft and was immediately traded to Los Angeles FC in exchange for $400,000 in General Allocation Money. He was traded again on 5 August 2022, joining New England Revolution in exchange for $400,000 In General Allocation Money.

On 4 January 2023, Tajouri-Shradi joined Cypriot club Omonia. He left as Cup winner at the end of the season, having scored one goal in 14 appearances for the club.

On July 5, 2023, Tajouri-Shradi returned to the MLS with Minnesota United as a free agent. He signed until the end of the 2023 season.

International career Shradi debuted for the Libyan under-20s in a friendly with the Morocco under-20s in the summer of 2012.

He debuted for the Libya senior national team in a 0–0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie with South Africa on 8 September 2018.

Personal life In February 2019, Tajouri-Shradi earned a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours New York City FC MLS Cup: 2021

Omonia Cypriot Cup: 2022–23