Alaa Abdul-Zahra
![]() Abdul-Zahra with Al Kharaitiyat in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alaa Abdul-Zahra Khashen Al-Azzawi | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 22 December 1987||
Place of birth | Baghdad, Iraq | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Al-Shorta | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
Al-Karkh | |||
Al-Difaa Al-Jawi | |||
2003–2004 |
Al-Zawraa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2006 |
Al-Zawraa | 30 | (9) |
2006–2007 |
Mes Kerman | 11 | (4) |
2007–2008 |
Shabab Al-Ordon | 2 | (1) |
2008 |
Al-Merrikh | 18 | (11) |
2008–2009 |
Al-Khor | 35 | (24) |
2009–2011 | Al Kharaitiyat | 42 | (16) |
2011–2012 |
Al-Wakrah | 10 | (4) |
2012 | Qatar SC | 9 | (2) |
2012–2014 |
Duhok | 47 | (26) |
2014 |
Tractor Sazi | 5 | (0) |
2014–2015 |
Al-Shorta | 17 | (6) |
2015–2017 |
Al-Zawraa | 53 | (32) |
2017–2020 |
Al-Shorta | 79 | (53) |
2020–2021 |
Al-Zawraa | 22 | (13) |
2021– |
Al-Shorta | 68 | (18) |
International career | |||
2004–2006 |
Iraq U20 | 8 | (9) |
2006–2008 |
Iraq U23 | 28 | (15) |
2007–2021 | Iraq[3] | 126 | (17) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2024 |
Alaa Abdul-Zahra Khashen Al-Azzawi (
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Club career
Early life
Affectionately nicknamed 'the
Al-Zawraa
In 2004 at the age of 16, Alaa Abdul-Zahra made a move to
Mes Kerman
After the
Shabab Al-Ordon
Alaa Abdul-Zahra signed with
On 29 December 2007 in his first appearance with
Al-Merrikh
Alaa Abdul-Zahra and his Olympic team's mate
2008, and scored 9 goals.Time in Qatar
After the success in the Sudanese League, Alaa signed a contract with the Qatari side
In June 2011, Alaa signed a one-year deal with Qatar side
In June 2012, Alaa signed a Half Season with Qatar side Qatar SC.[9] and scored 2 goals.
Duhok
Before the start of the
Tractor Sazi
On 20 July 2014, Abdul-Zahra joined
Al-Shorta
Alaa Abdul-Zahra signed with
Return to Al-Zawraa
Alaa Abdul-Zahra returned to
Second stint at Al-Shorta
On 13 September 2017, Abdul-Zahra signing a one-season contract with
On 14 September 2019, he won his first Super Cup with Al-Shorta, after a 4–3 victory on penalties, over his former club Al-Zawraa.[20]
Third stint at Al-Zawraa
In late June 2020, Abdul-Zahra rejoined Al-Zawraa,[21] where he played for one season, as the club finished second in the league table in the 2020–21 season.
Third stint at Al-Shorta
In August 2021, Abdul-Zahra returned to Al-Shorta, then extended his contract for another year in 2022.[22] He won two consecutive league titles in 2021–22 and 2022–23, in addition to another Super Cup trophy.
On 27 July 2023, he scored the only goal from a penalty in a 1–0 victory over
International career
He first made his mark on the international scene with Iraq's youth team at the
At senior level, he featured in two of Iraq's eight qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at South Africa, coming off bench to play in a goalless draw against Pakistan before featuring in the 2–0 loss to Qatar.
Alaa played for the Iraq national team from June 2007 to January 2018, scoring 15 goals. In October 2019, he was called up by Iraq team for games against Hong Kong and Cambodia.
International goals
Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 10 January 2009 | Royal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | 19th Arabian Gulf Cup |
2. | 13 July 2009 | Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad | ![]() |
3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly
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3. | 26 November 2010 | May 22 Stadium, Aden |
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1–0 | 3–2 | 20th Arabian Gulf Cup |
4. | 2–1 | |||||
5. | 2 December 2010 | ![]() |
2–1 | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | ||
6. | 26 March 2011 | Sharjah |
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1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly
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7. | 2–0 | |||||
8. | 29 June 2011 | Franso Hariri Stadium, Erbil | ![]() |
1–2 | 1–2 | |
9. | 23 July 2011 | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
10. | 6 September 2011 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | |
11. | 5 July 2012 | Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah |
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1–0 | 1–0 | 2012 Arab Nations Cup
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12. | 16 October 2012 | Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
13. | 11 November 2013 | Prince Mohammed Stadium, Zarqa | ![]() |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly
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14. | 26 August 2015 | Saida |
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3–2 | 3–2 | |
15. | 1 June 2017 | Basra |
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1–0 | 1–0 | |
16. | 29 November 2019 | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–0 | 24th Arabian Gulf Cup |
17. | 29 May 2021 | Al Fayhaa Stadium, Basra | ![]() |
1–0 | 6–2 | Friendly
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Style of play
Abdul-Zahra, a playmaker and offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals, through their vision, technique, ball control, creativity, and passing ability. and More recently play striker.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 18 June 2024
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Others | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Al-Zawraa | 2004–05 | IPL | 11 | 3 | — | 11 | 3 | |||||
2005–06 | 19 | 6 | — | 19 | 6 | |||||||
2015–16 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 11 | ||||||
2016–17 | 35 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 43 | 26 | ||||
2020–21 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 15 | ||
Total | 105 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 121 | 61 | ||
Mes Kerman | 2006–07 | PGPL | 11 | 3 | 11 | 3 | ||||||
Shabad Al-Ordon | 2007–08 | JL | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||||
Al-Merrikh | 2008 | SPL | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 6 | ||||
Al-Khor | 2008–09 | QSL | 13 | 6 | 13 | 6 | ||||||
Al Kharaitiyat | 2009–10 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 10 | |||||||
2010–11 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 6 | ||||||||
Total | 42 | 16 | 42 | 16 | ||||||||
Al-Wakrah | 2011–12 | QSL | 10 | 3 | 10 | 3 | ||||||
Qatar | 2011–12 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |||||||
Duhok | 2012–13 | IEL
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33 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 25 | ||||
2013–14 | 14 | 6 | — | 14 | 6 | |||||||
Total | 47 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 49 | 31 | ||||||
Tractor
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2014–15 | PGPL | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
Al-Shorta | 2014–15 | ISL | 17 | 6 | — | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 | |
2017–18 | 37 | 22 | — | — | — | 37 | 22 | |||||
2018–19 | 36 | 28 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 40 | 29 | ||||
2019–20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 4 | ||
2021–22 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 4 | ||||
2022–23 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | 33 | 13 | |||
2023–24 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||||||
Total | 164 | 77 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 193 | 82 | ||
Total career | 419 | 190 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 473 | 212 |
International
National team | Years | Apps | Goals |
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Iraq | 2007 | 3 | 0 |
2008 | 4 | 0 | |
2009 | 10 | 2 | |
2010 | 9 | 3 | |
2011 | 19 | 5 | |
2012 | 15 | 3 | |
2013 | 15 | 1 | |
2014 | 3 | 0 | |
2015 | 10 | 1 | |
2016 | 11 | 0 | |
2017 | 12 | 1 | |
2018 | 1 | 0 | |
2019 | 5 | 1 | |
2021 | 7 | 1 | |
Total | 124 | 18 |
Honours
Club
- Al-Zawraa
- Al-Merreikh
- Al-Shorta
International
- Iraq
- 2012bronze medal
- Arabian Gulf Cup: 2013 runner-up
- Asian Games: 2006 runners-up
Individual
- (28 goals)
- 2008 Summer Olympics qualification (AFC) top scorer: (6 goals)
- 20th Arabian Gulf Cup: joint top scorer (3 goals)
See also
References
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- ^ "Ala'a Abdul-Zahra Al-Azzawi".
- ^ Mubarak, Hassanin (2020). Iraqi national team matches 2010-2019.
- ^ "nicknamed the kaka of iraq". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Iran Premier League Stats". iplstats.com.
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- ^ "العراقي علاء عبد الزهرة ينضم لفريق الخور القطري". 9 July 2019.
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- ^ "العراقي عبد الزهرة ينتقل من الوكرة لنادي قطر". 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Tractor Sazi singning with Alaa".
- ^ "Alaa leaves Tabrizi club". 10 September 2014.
- ^ "علاء عبد الزهرة ينضم لكرة الشرطة".
- ^ "الزوراء يتعاقد مع لاعبين بينهم علاء عبد الزهرة ومحمد كاصد".
- ^ "علاء عبد الزهرة يتوج بلقب هداف الدوري العراقي". 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Iraqi FA cup once again".
- ^ "signing with Al Shorta". alghadpress.com.
- ^ "بالتراضي.. الشرطة ينهي خدمات البرازيلي باكيتا" (in Arabic).
- ^ "16 Goals since April". Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Iraqi Premier League 2018/2019 Scorers List". Goalzz. Kooora.com. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "ركلات الترجيح تمنح الشرطة لقب كأس السوبر لاول مرة في تاريخه" (in Arabic). azlsport.com. 14 September 2019.
- ^ "الزوراء يخطف صفقتين من الشرطة والقوة الجوية" (in Arabic). Kooora. 29 June 2020.
- ^ "الشرطة يجدد عقد قائده علاء عبد الزهرة" (in Arabic). Kooora. 16 August 2022.
- ^ "عبد الزهرة يقود الشرطة العراقي للفوز على الصفاقسي في البطولة العربية" (in Arabic). alghad.tv. 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Ala'a Abdul-Zahra". National Football Teams. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
- ^ Amin, Tareq (27 March 2011). "Iraq defeats North Korea 2/0 in friendly". Iraqi News. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
External links
- Alaa Abdul-Zahra at National-Football-Teams.com
- Alaa Abdul-Zahra at Soccerway
- Alaa Abdul-Zahra – FIFA competition record (archived)