Amir Al-Ammari


Amir Fouad Abboud Al-Ammari is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Cracovia and the Iraq national team. Born in Sweden, he represented them at youth level before switching his allegiance to Iraq.

Club career

Al-Ammari started his youth career with Swedish clubs IFK Öxnehaga and Husqvarna FF, before moving to Denmark to join the youth academy of Brøndby IF.
Al-Ammari returned to Husqvarna in March 2017, where he started his senior career. On 11 December 2017, Jönköpings Södra IF announced the signing of Al-Ammari on a three-year deal. He left the club in December 2020 following the conclusion of 2020 Superettan season.
On 14 February 2021, newly promoted Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK announced the signing of Al-Ammari. He made his professional debut on 11 April 2021 in a 1–0 win against BK Häcken.
On 17 July 2024, Al-Ammari joined Polish club Cracovia on a three-year contract.

International career

Born in Sweden, Al-Ammari is eligible to play for Iraq through his father. He is also of Palestinian origin on his mother's side.

Sweden U19

He has played four friendlies for Sweden under-19 team in 2014 and 2015.

Iraq U23

In March 2019, Al-Ammari played for Iraq under-23 team in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers. He scored two goals from three matches and helped his team qualify for the main tournament. In January 2020, he was selected in Iraq's squad for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship.

Iraq

On 2 September 2021, Al-Ammari made his first international cap with Iraq against South Korea in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Later that year, on 11 November, he scored his first goal from a penalty in a 1–1 draw against Syria during the 2022 World Cup qualification.
On 18 November 2025, Al-Ammari scored a late stoppage-time penalty in a 2–1 victory over the United Arab Emirates during the 2026 World Cup qualification fifth round, securing his nation's place in the inter-confederation play-offs.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
111 November 2021Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, Qatar1–11–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
226 March 2024Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines2–05–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
318 November 2025Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq2–12–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Iraq