Fairfield University Athletics

2021 Season: Kheireddine Kourdassi gained minutes in 15 of the Stags’ 18 games during the 2021 campaign, earning the starting nod in the last 11 of those appearances. He was part of a back line that yielded 1.54 goals per game and posted three shutouts during the regular season and one in MAAC Tournament play. In addition to his defensive prowess, he was also an option up front as the defender added four shots during the campaign.

2020-21: Kourdassi appeared in all six regular-season games which included three starts. He was among the first 11 at Saint Peter’s, at Rider, and against Manhattan. He was part of a unit that surrendered just eight goals during the season and was on the pitch for two of the team’s clean sheets. Kourdassi also contributed up front with an occasional run into the box, taking two shots and putting one of those attempts on target.

2019: Kourdassi was part of one of the top defenses in the MAAC during the 2019 season as the Stags led the conference with a 1.22 goals allowed average. The unit allowed just 22 goals in their 17 outings which was also a conference best total. He was on the pitch for six of the team’s conference-leading six shutouts. The defender saw action in 16 games with 11 of those outings coming as a starter. In addition to stopping opponents from scoring, Kourdassi was made some offensive runs with 10 shots taken as a sophomore.

2018: Kourdassi showed his capability and skill as a defender for most of the season, getting time in 17 of the team's 18 games. He was in the starting lineup 16 times and was part of a defense that allowed just over one goal per game. He was on the pitch for four of the team's five shutouts. His efforts were not lost on the conference coaches as the group selected him as part of the MAAC All-Rookie team. 

Before Fairfield: Kourdassi spent time with Impact Montreal U-19 team and posted seven assists during the 2017 season before coming to Fairfield. The team collected more than 30 wins during his team with Impact Montreal.