Nizar Al-Rashdan
Nizar Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Rashdan is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Qatar and the Jordan national team.
Club career
Al-Rashdan began his senior career with Al-Hussein in the Jordanian Pro League in 2019. On 4 January 2021, he transferred to Al-Faisaly on a 2-year contract. He extended his contract for 2 more season on 11 January 2014 after helping the club win the 2022 Jordanian Pro League, 2021 Jordan FA Cup, and the 2022 Jordan Shield Cup. On 14 January 2023 he went on a half-season loan to the Iraq Stars League club Newroz. On 31 July 2024, Nizar signed with Bahraini Premier League side Al-Khaldiya on a permanent transfer, around US$200 thousand. On 28 July 2025, Al-Rashdan returned to Iraq to join Al-Zawraa for one season, with an option for an additional season. On 8 January 2026, Qatar announced the signing of Al-Rashdan for half a season.International career
Al-Rashdan was first called up to the senior Jordan national team in a friendly 2–0 win over Haiti on 4 September 2021. He was called up to the national team for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. On 29 January 2024, he scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory over Iraq, which qualified his country to the Asian tournament's quarter-final.Personal life
On 24 November 2022, Al-Rashdan was married in a wedding ceremony in his hometown Irbid attended by thousands of guests. On 5 January 2024, he welcomed his firstborn child.Honours
Al-FaisalyAl-Khaldiya