Louay Najeh
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Louay Najeh | ||
| Date of birth | 5 August 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Mechra Bel Ksiri, Morocco | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Sporting Sea F.C. | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2022 | New York City FC Academy / Met Oval | ||
| 2022–2024 | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Sporting Sea F.C. | ||
| National team | |||
| 2018–2025 | Morocco (youth) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Louay Najeh (born 5 August 2008), known as LN7, is a Moroccan footballer and public figure who plays as a left winger for Sporting Sea F.C. He is a former Real Madrid academy player and has been associated with the youth national teams of Morocco.
Najeh began his youth career in the United States, playing with the New York City FC Academy and Met Oval before joining La Fábrica, the academy of Real Madrid, in 2022. He remained there until 2024 before returning to Northern Virginia. In 2026, he joined Sporting Sea F.C., where he wears the number 7 shirt.
Early life
Louay Najeh was born on 5 August 2008 in Mechra Bel Ksiri, a town in northwestern Morocco. He moved to the United States at a young age and grew up in Northern Virginia, in the Washington metropolitan area.
He began playing organised football during his childhood and subsequently became involved in youth football in New York. His development in the United States preceded his move to Spain and his involvement with the Real Madrid academy.
Club career
Youth career
New York
Between 2016 and 2022, Najeh played youth football with the New York City FC Academy and Met Oval in New York.
During this period, he developed primarily as a wide attacker, playing on the left side and using his right foot to attack defenders and create scoring opportunities.
Real Madrid
In the summer of 2022, Najeh joined the youth academy of Real Madrid, commonly known as La Fábrica, based at Valdebebas.
He progressed through the club's youth structure, including Cadete A and Juvenil B, during his time at the academy between 2022 and 2024.
Operating primarily as a left winger, Najeh played as an inverted attacker, using his right foot to cut inside from the left flank. His role involved taking on opposing defenders, creating chances and contributing to attacking combinations.
Across his academy career at Real Madrid, Najeh recorded 68 appearances, scoring 31 goals and providing 24 assists. He also wore the number 7 and number 10 shirts during his time in the academy.
He left the academy in late 2024 and returned to Northern Virginia.
Sporting Sea F.C.
In 2026, Najeh joined Sporting Sea F.C., an amateur football club based in Arlington, Virginia, for the 2026–27 season. He joined the first team as a left winger and was assigned the number 7 shirt.
Najeh made his league debut on 24 October 2026 against Westbrook Rovers. He recorded one goal and one assist in a 2–1 victory.
On 31 October 2026, he scored a hat-trick against Eastfield Town in a 3–1 victory.
Following his first two appearances, Najeh had recorded four goals and one assist in 180 minutes of football.
International career
Morocco
Najeh has been associated with the youth national teams of Morocco during the 2018–2025 period.
Born in Mechra Bel Ksiri and raised in the United States, he has maintained a connection to Moroccan football throughout his development.
Player profile
Style of play
Najeh primarily plays as an inverted left winger and is naturally right-footed. His attacking approach involves receiving possession in wide areas, taking on defenders in one-on-one situations and cutting inside onto his stronger foot.
His playing style places emphasis on dribbling, close control, acceleration and attacking movement. He is also involved in creating opportunities for teammates through combinations with central attackers.
His height of 1.88 m gives him a physical presence in wide attacking positions, while his technical approach allows him to operate in both wide and central attacking areas.
Reception
Najeh's football profile has been associated with a combination of academy football and street football influences. His involvement in both environments has formed part of the LN7 identity.
Alta Morocco
Parallel to his organised football career, Najeh has been affiliated with Alta Morocco, a street football and altinha collective based in Agadir.
Altinha is a football-based activity involving keeping the ball airborne through repeated touches, volleys and combinations. The activity emphasises ball control, coordination and technical ability.
His association with Alta Morocco represents an additional aspect of his involvement in football outside traditional academy and club environments.
Public image
Following his academy career, Najeh developed a public profile under the name LN7, centred on football culture and Moroccan identity.
He is active on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube under the username @7louaynajeh. His Instagram account had more than 270,000 followers in 2026.
In 2026, he launched louaynajeh.com, his official website, as a platform for his football-related activities and public profile.
Personal life
Najeh was born in Mechra Bel Ksiri, Morocco, and raised in Northern Virginia, United States, where he is based.
He graduated from Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, in 2026 and began studying cybersecurity at community college in the same year.
He holds Moroccan and American citizenship.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid (academy) | 2022–2024 | 68 | 31 | 24 |
| Sporting Sea F.C. | 2026– | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 70 | 35 | 25 |
Statistics updated following the match against Eastfield Town on 31 October 2026. Real Madrid figures refer to academy appearances.
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