Beach FC ECNL · Southern California · Class of 2028 · AFG U17 Call-Up
SafaNoorzai
"I want to show the world what an Afghan kid from California can do with a ball at his feet."
The Player
Built for the
Biggest Moments
Safa Noorzai is an Afghan-American forward from Southern California. He plays for Beach FC ECNL U17 under Coach Dan McCarthy and is in the Class of 2028.
He earned ECNL Boys Southwest All-Conference First Team honors for the 2025-26 U16 season. In October 2026, he received an Afghanistan U17 National Team call-up after participating in national-team training in Kabul.
His achievements also include the Rising Star Award at the 2026 AASA Cup, where he scored 3 goals for Arman FC. Safa is pursuing college soccer with an academic interest in pre-med and sports medicine.
"I want to show the world what an Afghan kid from California can do with a ball at his feet." — Safa Noorzai
Recognition
Accolades
On the Pitch
Highlight Reel
In Action
Gallery
AFFU17 Training Camp · October ’26
ECNL 26/27 Season U17
For College Programs & Academies
Recruiting Profile
Official League Honor · 2025-26
ECNL Boys Southwest All-Conference — First Team (U16)
Player Information
| Full Name | Safa Noorzai |
| Nationality | American · Afghan |
| Position | Forward |
| Height / Weight | 5′11″ · 152 lbs |
| Current Club | Beach FC ECNL U17 |
| National Team Status | AFG U17 Call-Up · 2026 |
| Club Coach | Dan McCarthy |
Academic Profile
| Graduation Year | 2028 |
| Academic Interest | Pre-Med · Sports Medicine |
| Recruiting Status | Open |
Club Coach Reference
Dan McCarthy · Beach FC ECNL
Get in Touch
Let’s Connect
For recruiting inquiries, academic information, or additional match footage, contact Safa’s team.
info@safanoorzai.com