Biography

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Saad was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year this year after setting a state record by scoring 76 goals this season – which also led the nation – adding 15 assists to earn Mr. Soccer honors from the Michigan Soccer Coaches Association. He led Dearborn to a record of 18-2-2 and a berth in the Division 1 state tournament round of 16, and the team was 75-11-2 during his four-year career. He also was named the ESPN RISE Player of the Year and was selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Adidas All-America First Team in 2009.

Saad also was the 2008 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Player of the Year. A four-time All-State selection, Saad concluded his high school career with 172 goals, also a state record, and 51 assists. Also an outstanding student with a 3.44 grade-point average, he will attend the University of Michigan, where his brother, Hamoody, started at midfield this year as a freshman.

Saad was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year at Michigan. He was a NSCAA second team All-American.

Saad left Michigan to play professionally in 2011 when he signed with Sporting Kansas City. Over his three years there, Saad scored eight league goals in 58 game appearances. Saad then was loaned overseas and continues to play professionally for Ansar, a Lebanon team.

Professional Achievements

2010 Gatorade National Player of the Year