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Brief
History
After
starting his soccer career at his early teens with local teams, he joined
the Iraqi Air Force Club in 1955. He was selected for the Iraqi National
team in 1955 were he played until 1965.
During
his years with the Iraqi National teams and the Air Force team, he stood
out as one of the best players of his time as he was honoured by the central
Iraqi league as the best player in 1958.
He
was characterized as a patient, swift, strategic planner as he rose to
the peek alongside players like Youra Eshaya and Ammo Samson. After
moving to the U.S.A., he took on many coaching positions for his great
experience and honourable coaching certificate from East Germany.
He was appointed
in 2005 as the Head Coach of the Assyrian National Team based in North America.
Total
International games played: 60.
Edison was born on May 12, 1933
in Habbaniya and passed away on July 24, 2020 at the age of 87
in Modesto, California, USA leaving behind his loving wife
of 60 years, Mary David,
his three children Sylvia, David, and Thomas David, as well as
three grandchildren Hannah, Eyleies, and Edison Jr. David
The Edison David Legacy
- By: Hannah David
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