NavidFaridi Claims All Titles, Achieving Top Youth Coach Status in DOFA of 2025 in the UAE, Securing Coach of the Year Award in a Historic Season
Navid Faridi's Continued Success in Youth Football Development
Navid Faridi, the Head Coach and Director of Al Najma Al Zarqaa (Blue Star) Football Academy in Dubai, has been making waves in the world of youth football. His coaching career, marked by multiple championship titles across various age categories and leagues, has earned him a reputation as one of the leading figures in youth football development.
Since taking the helm of Al Najma Al Zarqaa in 2019, Faridi's innovative approach and dedication to player development have led the academy to a series of impressive victories. In the USL League of 2023, his U16 squad emerged victorious, while the academy also secured a U16 championship title in the DOFA League that same year. The following season, Faridi's U18 team clinched the championship title in the DOFA League. The academy's success continued in 2025, with Faridi guiding both the U16 and U10 teams to championship victories, and securing a runner-up position and third place in other categories.
Faridi's coaching excellence has not gone unnoticed. In 2025, he was awarded the Best Youth Coach of the Year by the DOFA League. This recognition was also endorsed by the Dubai Sports Council and UAE Football Association (UAEFA). Previously, in 2017, Faridi finished as Vice Champion of the Iran U19 Premier League with Esteghlal Alborz, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable coach.
Faridi's coaching success extends beyond the UAE and the Middle East. His impressive track record includes coaching stints in Iran's top clubs, including Esteghlal Tehran, Esteghlal Alborz, and Damash Tehran.
Al Najma Al Zarqaa (Blue Star) is one of the most successful youth academies in the UAE, and Faridi's leadership has been instrumental in this success. His coaching excellence has been recognized and endorsed by various sports councils and football federations, and he has been featured in notable media outlets such as Varzesh3 and The Arab Today.
Looking to the future, while specific plans are not explicitly stated, Faridi's ongoing commitment to youth football and the continued operation of his academy suggest a sustained focus on coaching and academy development. Faridi continues his journey toward international recognition and a lasting impact on youth football development.
Key Accolades and Achievements: - Founded Al Najma Al Zarqaa Football Academy in Dubai (2019–present) - Multiple youth league championships: U18 (2022-23), U16 (2023, 2025), U10 (2025) - Best Youth Coach of the Year, DOFA League (2025) - Honored by Dubai Sports Council and UAEFA - Featured in major media and interviews (Varzesh3, The Arab Today)
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Navid Faridi's U16 football team clinched a championship title in the USL League of 2023, while the academy also secured a U16 championship title in the DOFA League the same year, demonstrating a consistent success in football tournaments under his leadership at Al Najma Al Zarqaa Football Academy. In 2025, Faridi was awarded the Best Youth Coach of the Year by the DOFA League due to his exceptional contributions to youth football development, further showcasing his dedication and skill in the sport of football.
