Brief History

Started his soccer career in 1955 with the great Assyrian athletic Club of Baghdad.

After playing two years with the Public Transport Services team from 1956-1958, he moved to the 1st division Air Force Club after being recognized and selected for the Iraqi National Team in 1957.  He was the youngest player of the 1957 Pan Arab Games in Lebanon were he played on the Iraqi National Team.

Playing among great players like Ammo Baba, Ammo Samson, Gilbert Sammy, Hisham Ata Ajaj, Youra, Edison and other gave this super striker the tools and skills to shine as one of the most traditional players at his time.

He retired from the soccer fields in 1965 after playing over 65 international games.

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