Jaime Siaj

Jaime Siaj Romero (born 16 December 1995) is a Spanish-born Jordanian footballer who plays as a forward for Messina in the Serie D. Besides Spain, he has played in the United States,[1] Italy and Kuwait.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Siaj and the second or maternal family name is Romero.
Jaime Siaj
Siaj with Charlotte Independence in 2017
Personal information
Full name Jaime Siaj Romero
Date of birth (1995-12-16) December 16, 1995
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Messina
Youth career
2011 ED Moratalaz
2012–2013 Real Madrid
2013–2014 Getafe
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Pfeiffer Falcons 69 (47)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Charlotte Eagles 13 (4)
2017 Charlotte Independence 18 (4)
2018 Oklahoma City Energy 23 (4)
2019 Tampa Bay Rowdies 11 (2)
2020 Inter de Madrid 6 (1)
2020–2021 Khaitan ? (17)
2021– Messina 3 (0)
National team‡
2018– Jordan 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 October 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 September 2018

Career

Youth and college

Siaj played three years of college soccer at Pfeiffer University between 2014 and 2016. He made a total of 69 appearances, scoring 47 goals and tallying 28 assists in his time at Pfeiffer.[2]

While at college, Siaj also appeared for Premier Development League side Charlotte Eagles in 2016.[3]

Professional

Charlotte Independence

On 17 January 2017, Siaj was selected in the third round (45th overall) in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[4][5] On 12 April 2017, Siaj signed with Colorado's United Soccer League affiliate club Charlotte Independence.[6]

Oklahoma City Energy

On 6 February 2018, Siaj signed with OKC Energy FC for the 2018 season.[7]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Siaj joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on 4 February 2019. He had previously been on trial with the Rowdies during the 2017 Florida Cup.[8]

Inter de Madrid

In January 2020, Siaj moved to Spanish Segunda División B side Inter de Madrid.[9]

Khaitan SC

Siaj move to Kuwait Premier League side Khaitan in August 2020.

In the only season he played with Khaitan, he managed to achieve the second top scorer in the Premier League, after Oday Dabbagh.

Messina

Siaj move to Serie D side Messina in August 2021.

International

On 11 May 2018, Siaj was called-up to the Jordan senior team for two of the country’s friendly matches, the first on 20 May against Cyprus and the second against China on 26 May. Siaj is eligible to represent the national team due to his father’s Jordanian heritage.[10]

International goals
Scores and results list Jordan's goal tally first.[11]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.20 May 2018Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan Cyprus2–03–0Friendly

References
  1. "Jaime Siaj, de la EDM a la MLS" (in Spanish). 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  2. "Jaime Siaj". gofalconsports.com. Pfeiffer University.
  3. "Jaime Siaj". USL PDL. Archived from the original on 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  4. Bonaface, Daniel (17 January 2017). "Rapids select strikers Jaime Siaj, Peguy Ngatcha in MLS SuperDraft". Denver Post.
  5. Fleming, Richard (2017-01-17). "Rapids take former Real Madrid Academy striker Jaime Siaj with third round pick". coloradorapids.com. Archived from the original on 2017-03-12. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  6. Thomas, James (12 April 2017). "Independence Sign Rookie Forward Siaj". charlotteindependence.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-24.
  7. Evans, Josh (6 February 2018). "Real Madrid Academy alumnus Siaj joins Energy FC".
  8. "Rowdies Sign Forward Jaime Siaj". RowdiesSoccer.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  9. "Crónica 2 División B: SAD CF Internacional de Madrid Deportes 1-0 UD Ibiza-Eivissa - Segunda B". FutbolBalear.es. 2020-03-01.
  10. Evans, Josh (11 May 2018). "Siaj earns call up to Jordan's National Team". energyfc.com.
  11. "Jaime Siaj". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
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