PARSIPPANY – The Parsippany Football Club did the impossible in 2020. We await what 2021 holds.
PFC Profiles: Today’s spotlight is on Mahadye Paniahie
1. What High School did you attend & what class?
A. Parsippany HS 14’. I only played 1 full yr of Soccer (11th Grade).
2. What college did you attend & what did you major in?
A. I went to CCM & played 2 years. I then went to Willy P for 1 yr & played football 
. I studied communications.
3. For what youth clubs did you play for?
A. I played for the Parsippany Soccer Club, Iron Bound, & NY Red Bulls Academy.
4. Most memorable moment as a player?
Thats difficult; I have many but that last free kick I scored for our us (PFC) was probably 1 of my best free kicks i’ve ever taken, it might be my favorite moment. (see video in comment section)
5. Your favorite player growing up?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo. Lives for big moments & when it’s time to deliver, he does, he believes in himself before others do.
6. What’s your hometown?
A. Parsippany is home for me & my Family.
7. What national team would you play for if/when given the opportunity?
A. The USA. I think it would be great to play for a nation that’s building up its reputation & recognition around the world. The fact that we are a very diverse nation makes it even better because I’m Muslim, & I’m not sure if there are many Muslims on the national team yet.
8. How often did you train as a kid?
A. Not much. I didn’t play competitive soccer until 13. I played for a B team in Parsippany, then had a stint at Ironbound & then went to NY Red Bull Academy. A whole new experience for me because I went from playing low level to the highest of levels as a youth player.
9. One thing you would tell your younger self?
A. I would tell my younger self to train & remain focused. As we get older, we don’t remain as determined & focused on our goals.& more weight lifting.
10. Favorite team?
A. None, I just enjoy sports overall.
11. Position & preferred #?
A. My natural position has been CAM & my favorite # is 10. I am a player that creates all game long.
12. Who is your biggest inspiration?
A. My Father. His work ethic, his ambition, to put his family in a better position. From leaving Afghanistan & being alone here, he never quit.
Thank you Madi for your time and dedication to the club.
