Hassan Ndam

Hassan Ndam (born 29 October 1998) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship side Miami FC on loan from FC Cincinnati.

This article is about the footballer. For the boxer, see Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam.

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)
Playing position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current team	Miami FC (on loan from FC Cincinnati)
Number	4
Youth career
	Rainbow Bamenda
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Rainbow Bamenda	0	(0)
2017–2018	New York Red Bulls	2	(0)
2017–2018	→ New York Red Bulls II (loan)	52	(3)
2019–	FC Cincinnati	0	(0)
2019	→ Charlotte Independence (loan)	5	(0)
2020–	→ Miami FC (loan)	2	(0)
National team
	Cameroon U17
	Cameroon U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 August 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]

International career

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

Career statistics

As of 16 August 2020

Club	Season	League		Playoffs		US Open Cup		CONCACAF		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls II	2017	24	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	27	1
	2018	28	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	31	2
	Total	52	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	58	3
New York Red Bulls	2017	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2018	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	0
	Total	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	4	0
Charlotte Independence	2019	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	6	1
FC Cincinnati	2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Miami FC	2020	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total		61	3	6	0	3	1	0	0	70	4

Honors

Club

New York Red Bulls

• MLS Supporters' Shield (1): 2018

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.

External links

• Hassan Ndam at New York Red Bulls
• Hassan Ndam at Soccerway