Valparaiso University men’s soccer head coach Mike Avery confirmed today that 2015 Crusader co-captain Jordan Aidoud (Lyon, France) signed a professional contract last week with Jura Sud Foot. Jura Sud is based in Lavans-les-Saint-Claude in eastern France, and currently competes in Group C of the CFA, which is the 4^th tier of soccer in France. Aidoud joins an impressive list of former Crusaders who have moved on to professional soccer following their graduation from Valparaiso.

“This is a great opportunity for Jordan, and I am proud of him,” said Avery. “He has worked very hard, improved during his four-year career at Valparaiso, and now has an opportunity to chase his dream of playing professional soccer. Jura Sud plays at a high level where many experienced top-level professionals are ending their careers while young professional players are getting their feet wet in French soccer. He will compete regularly against reserve sides from the biggest clubs in the country, which allows him a chance to showcase his talent and potentially move up in the future.  Jordan is a classy player and I am confident that he will do very well in this next phase of his career.”

At Valparaiso, Aidoud had a stellar four-year career with the Crusaders as a regular starter, featuring in the midfield 72 times while tallying 12 goals and seven assists. Off the field, Aidoud was just as successful as he earned two degrees from Valparaiso - a bachelor’s degree in International Business and a master’s degree in International Commerce and Policy.