21-year-old Ahmed Qasem is the latest addition to Nashville SC’s transition into “Nashville 2.0”. Signed via MLS's U22 Initiative, Qasem joins Nashville for a reported $4.2 million from Swedish side IF Elfsborg to bolster Nashville's attack in BJ Callaghan's first full season in charge.
I've got to give kudos to Mike Jacobs🫡
— Chris Ivey (@ChrisIvey865) February 18, 2025
For a few years, I've screamed from the proverbial rooftop for Nashville SC to make aggressive moves for U22 players.
In back-to-back transfer windows, Jacobs delivered. Yazbek in '24 and Qasem in '25 #EveryoneN looks stronger for it💪 pic.twitter.com/B1g2847CBD
Qasem is a position-less attacker who will fit Callaghan’s philosophy, in which principles of play trump positions and formations. But his versatility makes him difficult to break down. If he’s a winger, his stats don’t jump off the page. If he’s a center forward, he doesn’t score nearly enough goals. Looking beyond the stats sheet, though, there's a lot to be excited about.
