He
started on the national level at the young age of 16, as he played for
one of the most powerful clubs in Iraq, " The Mighty Zawraa" from 1969
to 1987. He was part of the most joyful and dangerous offensive trio in
Iraq during the seventies that included Ali Kathem and the great Falah
Hassan. Among this trio, he was the top league scorer for 3 years and 2nd
best for 2 years.
He
was first selected for the national team at the age of 19 and was part
of the Iraqi Olympic team for the
1980
Olympics in Moscow.
His
trophy case includes the 1977 and 1979 World Military Cup Championships,
the 1972 and 1974 Pan Arab Cup Championships, and the 1976 and 1979 Arab
Gulf Cup Championships.
His
accomplishments on the national level includes many league and Cup championships
with the Zawraa Club whom he played for 19 years.
He
scored over 150
goals in his playing career which included 37
international games.
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