Dominique Badji

Early life

Born in Dakar, Senegal, Badji moved to Tanzania and Zimbabwe prior to moving to the United States to help further his education. He is the firstborn son of Daniel, an interpreter, liaison and teacher, and Clotilde, a homemaker. Badji spent two years at Episcopal High School, a prestigious boarding school in Alexandria, Virginia on a full scholarship before eventually attending Boston University where he played soccer for the Boston University Terriers. While with the Terriers, Badji was included on the 2014 All Region First Team and was the 2014 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Badji was one of the most athletic collegiate players in the MLS Combine in 2015 in Ft. Lauderdale. With a time of 3.98 secs in the 30-meter dash, 4.10 secs in the 5–10–5 agility and a vertical leap of 36 inches, Badji was the only athlete to score in the top 10 of each category.

Colorado Rapids

On 15 January 2015, Badji was selected by the Colorado Rapids as the 67th overall selection during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. After impressing the coaching staff during pre-season, Badji was signed to a professional contract on March 4. Badji scored his first professional goal on April 10 against FC Dallas, ending a 600 minute goalless drought for the club, dating back to 2014. Badji's performance earned him a spot on the MLS Team of the Week alongside teammate Dillon Powers

FC Dallas

On 23 July 2018, Badji was traded to FC Dallas for Kellyn Acosta. Badji made…

As of 10 May 2025

FC Cincinnati

Supporters' Shield: 2023