Mohammed Saeid
- Years with club: 2017
- Position: Midfielder (Central Midfield)
- Nationality: Swedish / Eritrean
- Acquisition: Selected by Minnesota United FC in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft (3rd Round)
Mohammed Saeid is a central midfielder who was acquired by Minnesota United FC in the Expansion Draft for their inaugural 2017 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Known for his passing, tactical awareness, and versatility in the midfield, he was expected to be a key starter for the expansion side, but his tenure was brief.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS, 2017):
- MLS regular season appearances: 3 (all starts)
- MLS regular season goals: 0
- Total minutes played: 243
- Departure: Traded to the Colorado Rapids on March 31, 2017, along with Joshua Gatt and an international roster spot, in exchange for Marc Burch and Sam Cronin.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- Expansion Draft Pick: Was the 3rd round selection by the Loons in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft.
- MLS Cup Finalist: Reached the 2015 MLS Cup Final with Columbus Crew SC.
- Swedish Veteran: Played several seasons in Sweden’s top flight (Allsvenskan) and second division (Superettan), including for Örebro SK and IK Sirius.
- International Career: Represented the Eritrea National Team in 2019.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving MLS in 2017, Saeid spent the remainder of his career playing in Sweden and Denmark.
- He returned to his former Swedish club, Örebro SK, in 2024 for his final professional season.
- Mohammed Saeid officially retired from professional football at the end of the 2024 season (January 1, 2025).
