According to recent reports, the LA Galaxy has players training with the team who cannot officially play yet.
The player in question, Nader Zindaoui, will only sign a contract in 2025 and will be able to make his professional debut with LA Galaxy. According to MLS Multiplex, Zindaoui, who previously played for Hertha Berlin, is currently working with the team. In preparation for his next role.
At 27, Zindawi is at the peak of his career and is at a critical age where the balance between youth and experience is important.
His professional soccer journey has already seen him competing at a high level in Europe, and he is now just three months away from officially starting his MLS career. Despite not being eligible to play until next year, Zindawi’s integration into Galaxy’s training sessions presents a unique opportunity for both player and team.
While this situation may seem frustrating for the Galaxy, it could have long-term benefits. Training without the pressure of immediate competition will give Zindawi the opportunity to familiarize himself with the team’s dynamics, tactics and style of play.
He has the luxury of learning from his teammates by watching them move and absorbing the club’s culture before he takes the field himself. By the time he is eligible, Zindawi may have a thorough understanding of his teammates and system to fit seamlessly into the team and be well-prepared to make an impact.
Apart from his football career, Zindawi is also known for his presence on social media, especially Instagram, where he actively engages with his audience.
His strong online following adds another layer to his appeal, providing the LA Galaxy with additional visibility and engagement through his platform. Zindawi’s off-field presence could help the club reach a wider audience by leveraging its social media popularity to connect with fans around the world.
The LA Galaxy finished the 2024 regular season in second place in the Western Conference and is currently preparing for a playoff game against the Colorado Rapids on October 26th.
With the focus firmly on the playoffs, Zindawi’s quiet presence in training will continue until his official debut in 2025, when the Galaxy side hope he can contribute to their future success.
Of course, given the player’s history as an “influencer” beyond being a professional soccer player, there are doubts about the possibility of this deal. We’ll have to wait and see if he lives up to Galaxy’s ambitions.
