Midfielder comes to Indy from Inter Miami CF
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, September 22, 2023) – Indy Eleven has today announced the acquisition of midfielder Braxton Taghvai-Najib on loan from MLS NEXT Pro-side Inter Miami CF II. Per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed and Taghvai-Najib will be available for selection Sunday against Rio Grande Valley FC.
Taghvai-Najib has appeared in 53 matches over three seasons with Inter Miami CF II, including 32 as part of the MLS NEXT Pro league (2022-23). During the 2020 season, he saw action in six games with USLC-side Birmingham Legion.
The American-Iranian dual citizen played with the Real Salt Lake youth academy and spent time with Pateadores SC out of Orange County. Prior to signing his first contract with Birmingham, Taghvai-Najib trialed with European clubs Sporting Lisbon and Dinamo Zagreb among others.
Name: Braxton Taghvai-Najib
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-8
Weight: 146
Date of Birth: December 23, 2002
Age: 20
Birthplace: Draper, Utah
The Eleven have also announced the termination of goalkeeper Eric Walker’s loan from St. Louis CITY2.
The Boys in Blue return home this Sunday to face Rio Grande Valley FC. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. ET. Single-game tickets for all home games at IUPUI Carroll Stadium specially-priced group tickets and an increased portfolio of hospitality options are available for purchase now via indyeleven.com/tickets or by calling 317-685-1100 during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.).
Indy Eleven Roster as of 09-22-23
Goalkeepers (3): Cayden Crawford, Yannik Oettl, Tim Trilk
Defenders (8): Younes Boudadi, Callum Chapman-Page, Robby Dambrot, Adrian Diz Pe, Mechak Jerome, Macauley King, Ben Reveno, Jesus Vazquez
Midfielders (8): Jack Blake, Cam Lindley, Aodhan Quinn, Bryam Rebellon, Harrison Robledo, Diego Sanchez, Braxton Taghvai-Najib, Sebastian Velasquez
Forwards (6): Solomon Asante, Benji Chavarria, Sebastian Guenzatti, Douglas Martinez, Roberto Molina, Stefano Pinho
