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Amir Al-Ammari
Iraqi footballer (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amir Fouad Abboud Al-Ammari (Arabic: أمير فؤاد عبود العماري; born 27 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Cracovia and the Iraq national team.[2] Born in Sweden, he represented them at youth level before switching his allegiance to Iraq.[3]
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Club career
Al-Ammari started his youth career with Swedish clubs IFK Öxnehaga and Husqvarna FF, before moving to Denmark to join youth academy of Brøndby IF.[4]
Al-Ammari returned to Husqvarna in March 2017, where he started his senior career.[5] On 11 December 2017, Jönköpings Södra IF announced the signing of Al-Ammari on a three-year deal.[6] He left the club in December 2020 following the conclusion of 2020 Superettan season.[7]
On 14 February 2021, newly promoted Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK announced the signing of Al-Ammari.[8] He made his professional debut on 11 April 2021 in a 1–0 win against BK Häcken.
On 17 July 2024, Al-Ammari joined Polish club Cracovia on a three-year contract.[9]
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International career
Born in Sweden, Al-Ammari is eligible to play for Iraq through his father.[3] He is also of Palestinian origin on his mother's side.[10]
Sweden U19
He has played four friendlies for Sweden under-19 team in 2014 and 2015.[11]
Iraq U23
In March 2019, Al-Ammari played for Iraq under-23 team in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers. He scored two goals from three matches and helped his team qualify for the main tournament. In January 2020, he was selected in Iraq's squad for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship.[12]
Iraq
On 2 September 2021, Al-Ammari made his first international cap with Iraq against South Korea in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.[13]
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Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 24 May 2025[2]
- Includes Svenska Cupen, Polish Cup
- Appearances in Allsvenskan relegation play-offs
International
- Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Al-Ammari goal.
Honours
Iraq
References
External links
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