Ismael Tajouri-Shradi
- Years with club: 2023
- Position: Winger / Attacking Midfielder
- Nationality: Libyan / Austrian
- Acquisition: Signed as a free agent on July 5, 2023
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi joined Minnesota United FC midway through the 2023 season, signing through the end of the year with club options for 2024 and 2025. He was an experienced MLS veteran known for his pace, skill, and goalscoring ability from the wing, having previously won the MLS Cup with New York City FC (2021). His signing was intended to provide a much-needed attacking boost and veteran leadership for the Loons’ playoff push.
Key stats with Minnesota United (2023):
- MLS regular season appearances: 10
- MLS regular season goals: 1
- MLS regular season assists: 0
- Leagues Cup appearances: 6
- Leagues Cup goals: 0
- Acquisition: Signed from Cypriot club Omonia.
Memorable moments:
- Proven goalscorer: He arrived in Minnesota with a strong MLS track record, having scored 30 goals and recorded 10 assists in 98 career MLS appearances (mostly with New York City FC) prior to joining the Loons.
- Domestic player status: He qualified as a domestic player due to holding a U.S. green card, which was a valuable roster asset.
- Debut goal: His lone regular season goal for the Loons came in his 10th and final MLS appearance for the club, on Decision Day against LA Galaxy (October 21, 2023).
Where is he now?:
- Minnesota United declined the options on Tajouri-Shradi’s contract following the 2023 season.
- He signed with Asswehly SC in the Libyan Premier League in February 2024.
- He later moved to another Libyan club, Al-Ahli SC (Tripoli), also in the Libyan Premier League, where he is currently playing in 2025.
- He continues to represent the Libya national team.
