Elijah Brijbasi

Elijah Brijbasi and Parker Forbes celebrate a goal against Milwaukee.

Photo by: Annabelle Merz | Louisville Athletics

The Cardinals celebrate Elijah Brijbasi's goal against Evansville.

Photo by: Chris Carter | Louisville Athletics

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-9
Weight:
145
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Baltimore, Md.
High School:
Gilman

PRONUNCIATION

2024: Appeared in seven matches as a reserve, logging 263 minutes ... Finished with a goal, an assist and three points ... Recorded his first career point assisting on the game-winner against Lipscomb ... Scored his first collegiate goal in the second half against Evansville.

2023: Played in 10 matches as a freshman, earning his first career start at North Carolina ... logged 146 minutes ... made his collegiate debut at NC State.

Prior to UofL: Two-time All-State selection at Gilman High School ... Played club for Pipeline SC where he was a two-time ECNL All-Conference selection ... First Team All-State selection as a junior and senior.

Personal: Son of Troy Brijbasi and Lauren Gordon ... Favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi and Neymar ... Enjoys listening to music and taking photos ... Favorite team is Arsenal ... Lil Baby, Drake and Future are his favorite artists ... Credits his dad as having the greatest influence on his athletic career because he has always been his biggest supporter.