Nidal Baba
Nidal Baba (born August 16, 1972 in Humble, Texas) is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who was a member of the U.S. U-16 national team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship. He also played three games with the MetroStars during the 1996 Major League Soccer season.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 16, 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Humble, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1995 | Clemson University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | MetroStars | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1989 | United States U17 | 3 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Baba attended Humble High School where he was a two-time Parade Magazine High School All American soccer player. In 1989, he was a member of the U.S. U-16 national team at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship.[1] His brother, Imad, scored the winning goal as the U.S. defeated Brazil, the team finished group play with a 1-1-1 record, and failed to qualify for the second round. He went on to play several games that fall with the U.S. U-20 national team. He then attended Clemson University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1992 to 1994. He finished his career with 13 goals and 17 assists.[2] On February 7, 1996, the MetroStars selected Baba in the 14th round (139th overall) in the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. He played only three games before being released.[3] In 2002, he worked with his brother Imad Baba in a nutrition store in Houston, Texas.[4]