Murad Naji Hussein (born 12 June 1991) is a Qatari footballer who currently plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Wakrah. He is a graduate of Qatar's Aspire Academy. Career Club career Murad Naji initially expressed his desire in professional football in France, and has received offers from Olympique de Marseille and AS Nancy. While negotiating his contract renewal with Al Rayyan in May 2012, he asked management for a large increase in salary, claiming that he has offers in Europe. Al Rayyan refused, and he joined Qatar SC on a 2-year deal instead. International career Born in Algeria, Naji is of Jordanian descent and moved to Qatar at a young age. He Naji received his first call-up to the Qatar Olympic football team in August 2008 by then coach Hassan Harmutallah. He has played for the Qatar Olympic team in the GGC U23 tournament held in Qatar on August 2011. Personal Murad Naji graduated from Qatar University with a degree in Sports science. Honours Al-Rayyan Emir of Qatar Cup: 2010, 2011 Notes External links goal.com Murad Naji hailoosport.com Murad Naji 1991 births Living people Qatari footballers Qatar Stars League players Al-Rayyan SC players Qatar SC players Umm Salal SC players El Jaish SC players Al-Duhail SC players Al-Wakrah SC players Qatar University alumni Aspire Academy (Qatar) players Naturalised citizens of Qatar Qatari people of Algerian descent Qatari people of Jordanian descent Association football fullbacks