Amjad Attwan (born 12 March 1997)[1] is an Iraqi professional footballer who currently plays for Al-Shamal in the Qatar Stars League. He can be deployed as a defensive midfielder or central midfielder.[2]
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![]() Attwan at the 2016 Summer Olympics | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Amjad Attwan Kadhim Al-Magsoosi | ||
Date of birth | (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Kut, Iraq | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder, Central Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Al-Shamal | ||
Number | 99 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Al-Kut | ||
2014 | Karbalaa | (1) | |
2014–2015 | Naft Al-Wasat | (1) | |
2015–2016 | Al-Shorta | (2) | |
2016–2017 | Naft Al-Wasat | (1) | |
2017–2018 | Al-Najaf | ||
2018–2020 | Al-Shorta | 36 | (2) |
2020 | Al-Kuwait | ||
2020–2021 | Al-Shorta | 33 | (12) |
2021– | Al-Shamal | 17 | (4) |
National team‡ | |||
2013 | Iraq U17 | 2 | (0) |
2013-2014 | Iraq U20 | 2 | (1) |
2015–2018 | Iraq U23 | 5 | (2) |
2016– | Iraq | 59 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 December 2021 |
On 18 March 2016, Attwan made his first international cap for Iraq against Syria in a friendly match.[citation needed]
Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.
Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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15 October 2019 | Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | ![]() | 3–0 | 4–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Attwan is a hard-working player. He excels at breaking down opposition plays due to his positional sense, defensive attributes, tactical intelligence and ability to read the game. with high technique.[citation needed] Attwan is a fan-favourite amongst the Iraqi people and fans of Al-Shamal. His unique hairstyle and finesse on the ball makes him a remarkable player to watch.
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