Player Details

Name

Jalil Anibaba

Height

6' 0"

Weight

185 lbs

Date of Birth

10.19.1988 (33)

Birthplace

Davis, CA USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Right
2020 MLS Regular Season
2020 MLS Regular Season
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Six MLS players share their thoughts on Wednesday night's boycott | Extratime

Six MLS players share their thoughts on Wednesday night's boycott | Extratime

Boycott. That’s the word of the moment in the sports world and the United States. The NBA’s Bucks started a chain reaction of peaceful protests across courts, fields and stadiums in America. MLS players stood up for what they believe in, too, boycotting five of six games on Wednesday night.
Nashville SC's Dax McCarty, Jalil Anibaba explain why Wednesday's match with Orlando City SC went forward

Nashville SC's Dax McCarty, Jalil Anibaba explain why Wednesday's match with Orlando City SC went forward
New England Revolution sign defenders Jalil Anibaba, Nicolas Samayoa

New England Revolution sign defenders Jalil Anibaba, Nicolas Samayoa
Dynamo "not trying to focus on individuals" as absences mount in Seattle

Dynamo "not trying to focus on individuals" as absences mount in Seattle
Report: Houston Dynamo defender Jalil Anibaba rues crucial red card

Report: Houston Dynamo defender Jalil Anibaba rues crucial red card
The top players from Leg 2 of the Conference Semifinals | Who's the Best?

The top players from Leg 2 of the Conference Semifinals | Who's the Best?
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YELLOW CARD: Jalil Anibaba, Nashville SC - 80th minute
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YELLOW CARD: Jalil Anibaba, Nashville SC - 80th minute
BLOCK: Jalil Anibaba stretches out to get in front of a Zlatan blast
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BLOCK: Jalil Anibaba stretches out to get in front of a Zlatan blast
HIGHLIGHTS: Montreal Impact 0-0 New England Revolution revised
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HIGHLIGHTS: Montreal Impact 0-0 New England Revolution revised
CLEARANCE: Jalil Anibaba makes sliding block to keep it scoreless
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CLEARANCE: Jalil Anibaba makes sliding block to keep it scoreless
Jalil Anibaba Defensive Act vs. Montreal Impact
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Jalil Anibaba Defensive Act vs. Montreal Impact
RED CARD: Jalil Anibaba is sent off for foul on Johnny Russell
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RED CARD: Jalil Anibaba is sent off for foul on Johnny Russell
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Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Selected in 2019 Expansion Draft

Coming into the league as a promising center back, Anibaba has shown versatility since spending time at both fullback or center back as necessary. He was drafted ninth overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft and has since bounced around to a couple clubs. He provides veteran leadership and defensive depth to Nashville SC.

INTERNATIONAL: Anibaba boasts experience with the US U-18 national team and took part in the Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

COLLEGE: Played three seasons at Santa Clara then transferred to the University of North Carolina for his senior season helping the Tar Heels to their third straight NCAA College Cup appearance. Capped his college career by earning NSCAA Second Team All-American honors. 

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