Hassan Ndam

Hassan Ndam (born 29 October 1998) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Hassan Ndam
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998
Place of birth Foumban, Cameroon
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Rainbow Bamenda
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Rainbow Bamenda 0 (0)
2017–2018 New York Red Bulls 2 (0)
2017–2018New York Red Bulls II (loan) 52 (3)
2019–2020 FC Cincinnati 0 (0)
2019Charlotte Independence (loan) 5 (0)
2020Miami FC (loan) 14 (0)
National team
Cameroon U17
Cameroon U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 October 2020

Club career

Rainbow Bamenda

Born in Foumban, Ndam began his professional career with Rainbow Bamenda.

New York Red Bulls

Ndam signed with Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls from Rainbow Bamenda on 31 January 2017.[1] He made his debut with New York Red Bulls II on 25 March 2017, in a 3–3 draw against Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[2] On 19 August 2017, Ndam scored his first goal as a professional, heading in a free kick in 4–0 victory over FC Cincinnati. [3] In his first year as a professional Ndam made 27 appearances with Red Bulls II scoring 1 goal, being regarded as one of the top young prospects in the league.[4]

On 22 July 2017 Ndam made his debut with the Red Bulls first team, appearing as a late game substitute in a 3–0 victory over Minnesota United.[5] Ndam made his first start for the first team on 6 June 2018, in the team's 4–0 derby win over New York City FC in the fourth round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[6] A few days later, on 9 June, Ndam made his first league start for New York in a 1–1 draw at Columbus Crew.[7] On 6 July 2018 Kutler Ndam his first goal of the season for New York Red Bulls II in a 6–1 victory over Atlanta United 2.[8]

FC Cincinnati

On 11 December 2018, Ndam was selected by FC Cincinnati in the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft. [9] On May 1, 2019, Ndam was loaned to the Charlotte Independence for the remainder of the USL Championship season.[10]

He was released by Cincinnati at the end of their 2020 season.[11]

International career

Ndam has represented Cameroon at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels.

Career statistics

As of 4 October 2020
Club Season League Playoffs US Open Cup CONCACAF Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2017 241300000271
2018 282300000312
Total 523600000583
New York Red Bulls 2017 1000000010
2018 1000200030
Total 2000200040
Charlotte Independence 2019 5000110061
FC Cincinnati 2019 0000000000
Miami FC 2020 140000000140
Career total 733603100824

Honors

Club

New York Red Bulls

References

  1. "New York Red Bulls sign Cameroonian center back Hassan Ndam". mlssoccer.com. 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  2. "Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. New York Red Bulls II". uslsoccer.com. 2017-03-25. Archived from the original on 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  3. "Red Bulls II Romp Past FC Cincinnati". uslsoccer.com. 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  4. "NYRB II Year in Review: Hassan Ndam". newyorkredbulls.com. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  5. "Hassan Ndam Makes MLS Debut in Minnesota". newyorkredbulls.com. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  6. "New York Red Bulls Bounce Back and Defeat New York City FC in the U.S. Open Cup". newyorkredbulls.com. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  7. "Center Back Hassan Ndam Impresses Once Again". newyorkredbulls.com. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  8. "NYRB II Score Six, Roll ATL UTD 2". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  9. "2018 Expansion Draft results: FC Cincinnati pick, trade big names". MLSSoccer.com.
  10. FCC Communications (May 1, 2019). "Club Loans Ndam to Charlotte Independence". FC Cincinnati. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  11. https://www.fccincinnati.com/post/2020/11/09/fc-cincinnati-announce-roster-decisions-2021-season
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