Assyrian Sports
Hall of Fame
Soccer


The
Mid-Field 

General


DOUGLAS
AZIZ

Brief History

As one of the most outstanding Assyrian all-round athletes who started his soccer career in 1964 with the Police Club of the Iraqi 1st division league.  He was selected for the Iraqi National Team in 1967 until he retired in 1979.  He was known and well respected for his excellent athletic ability, confidence, and great stamina on he field.

 

His sharp skills in penalty kicks, direct and indirect powerful shots gained great respect and fear from his opponents.  He is most remembered for his dying seconds goal from midfield against the French Military Team which carried the Iraqi Team to the next level on the way of winning the World Military Cup.

 

He totaled more than 85 International games which he captained most.


Captain of the
Iraqi Military
Team
Military World Cup
Champions - 1972
 


The Iraqi Military Team - 1972
Coach: 
Ammo Baba
Assyrian players:
Douglas Aziz, Ammo Yousif, Shidrak Yousif


Douglas
1965


Douglas - 1977
Police Soccer Club

 

 

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