David Nakhid International Football Academy
"Learning Is Winning"
David Nakhid
Phone Number: 03/647632
E-Mail:
DavidNakhid_ISA@hotmail.com
Career Summary
David Nakhid, a Trinidad and Tobago native, was the first from his country to play in Europe. From 1988 to 1995, David played professionally in Switzerland, Belgium, and Greece. He scored 20 goals over four seasons with FC Grasshopper (Switzerland) and 12 goals in two years with Waregum (Belgium), where he was twice named Most Valuable Player for the club. In 1995, with the Al-Ansar Sporting Club of Lebanon, David was named Player of the Year and scored 35 goals. He won 3 league championships and 3 Cup Titles with the club.
David returned to the United States in the late 1990s where he played professionally for the New England Revolution of the MLS. He has also played for other professional teams, including Al-Emirates (United Arab Emirates), Malmö FF (Sweden) and Joe Public (Trinidad). He later returned to Lebanon where he played for the Al-Ansar and was a player and coach for the Al-Mabarrah Team.
In 2004, David was the Assistant National Coach and Chief Scout of the Trinidad and Tobago National World Cup Team. In 2006, David established the David Nakhid International Football Academy, the undisputed best Football Academy in the Middle East area with over 200 students. In 2011, David assumed the position of Head Coach of the Racing Club Beirut (1st Division).
Vital Information
Position: Midfielder
Height:
179 cm
Weight:
74 Kg
National Team Caps: 70
Certification
UEFA International Football License
'A' from the English Football Association,
December 2011
Career Chronology
Coaching Experience:
2011 – 2012, Racing Club Beirut (1st
Division)
Head Coach, took the team from a relegation placed 11th
position and finished the season in 8th place. Also reached
the quarter finals of the Lebanese F.A. cup
2006 – Present, the David Nakhid International Football Academy
Established the undisputed best Academy in the Middle East area with
over 200 students and became owner and director
2004 – 2006, Trinidad and Tobago National World Cup Team
Assistant National Coach and Chief Scout under Leo Beenhaker -
Responsible for analyzing opponents and implementing tactics to suit
relevant games
2002 – 2004, Head Coach of Al Mabarrat Football Club, Lebanon (First
Division)
Playing Experience:
2000 - 2001 Al Ansar, Lebanon
Scored 5 goals.
1999 - 2000 Al Emirates, United Arab
Emirates
Scored 3 goals.
1997 -
1998 New England Revolution (MLS), USA
Scored 3 goals.
1995 - 1996 Al
Ansar, Lebanon
Scored 35 goals. Was selected Player of the year in 1995.
1988 - 1995
Europe
Played 4 years for the FC Grasshopper in Switzerland scoring 20 goals
Played 2 years for Waregem in Belgium scoring 12 goals
Played 1 year for P.O.A.K in Greece scoring 4 goals
Education
American University
Washington D.C.
Double major in International Relations and Economics
2005 Hall of Fame inductee
Washington College of Law
Obtained Law degree by taking summer classes while playing in Europe
Major Milestones
- Two times Most Valuable Player, Caribbean Championships
- First Trinidad and Tobago football player to play for a major European team
- Participated in the ConCaCaf Gold Cup in 1996, 1998, and 2000
- Participated in the Caribbean Football Union Championships in 1994 through 1998 and was elected MVP in 1994 and 1995
- Participated in the 1998 World Cup qualifiers
- Captain of Trinidad and Tobago from January 1996 through April 1999 attaining the Player of the Year award twice
References are available upon request.