TALENT

 

JUSTIN

 

HAAK

 
A strong, competitive, technical midfield anchor with good game intelligence who can build the play from deep and launch attacks with progressive passes. Equally accomplished as a central defender, he has extensive MLS first team experience.
 
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Justin was a product of the New York City FC academy and he played for the US national team at U18 and U20 level.

He made his NYCFC debut in 2019, moving to Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship on loan where he made 23 appearances. He also played briefly in MLS Next Pro before establishing himself as a first team player in 2022.

Since 2022 he has become a valuable first team player who excelled both as a ball-playing central defender and an all-action defensive midfielder.

 
 
2024 Key Stats
  • 3
  • Games
  • 0
  • Starts
  • 61
  • Minutes
  • 0
  • Goals
QuoteMark

He is a guy that is working incredibly hard to make sure that he can put himself in the best place to play well.”

- Nick Cushing, Head Coach NYCFC (2023)
 

In July 2023 Justin became the first ever NYCFC academy product to score in the MLS. The 21 year old began the game against Columbus playing central defense, where he was composed and impressive. As the visitors went in search of an equalizer, Haak was moved into midfield where he made an immediate impact. He controlled the ball at the edge of the box and fired it into the roof of the net to make history.