Paco Craig, #5
Pronunciation: “Pa-coh Kr-egg”
Position: DEF
Height: 6-2
Birthday: 10-19-92
Hometown (Affiliation): London, ENG (ENG)
College: Young Harris College
USL Experience: 9th Year
Acquired: via transfer from Miami FC ahead of 2024 season.
2024: Joined team from Miami FC… appeared in 32 matches, playing 2,762 minutes… scored three goals… won 27 tackles, 161 duels and 95 aerial duels, while making 24 interceptions… earned four USL Championship Team of the Week honors.
Prior to NCFC: Has played eight seasons in USL Championship with Louisville City and Miami FC… was named to the All-League First Team three times and All-League Second Team twice… won two USL Championship Finals with Louisville City… has made 186 appearances in the Championship’s regular season, recording 15,886 minutes of action… played 2,889 minutes in 2023, winning 63.6% of his tackles and 65.4% of his duels… made 37 interceptions and 143 clearances… won 97 aerial duels.