The young Australian, who recently left Viking FK in Norway to wear the Nashville SC jersey, arrives with an impressive resume. At just 22, Yazbek brings international experience, including stints with the Australian national team and a notable performance in the Norwegian league.
With a progressive playing style and a unique ability to create scoring opportunities, he stands out in the midfield. He's the type of player who makes the ball seem like an extension of his body, guiding it with grace and precision, like a maestro conducting a symphony. And it's exactly this kind of magic that Nashville SC needs to climb out of 12th place in the Eastern Conference and become one of the most feared teams in MLS again.
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Mike Jacobs, the general manager of Nashville SC, was clear in describing what Yazbek brings to the team. He called him a "progressive midfielder," praising his robustness and dynamic play.
What's truly striking is Yazbek's maturity. In a sport where many players are still discovering their potential at 22, Yazbek already has 95 professional appearances, 4 goals, and 10 assists, and a debut for Australia's senior national team in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Lebanon.
Since entering MLS as an expansion team in 2020, Nashville SC has made history by qualifying for the Audi MLS Cup playoffs every year. However, maintaining this trajectory hasn't been easy, especially this season, with the team in an uncomfortable position in the standings.