Amidst the hustle of championships and the bright history of the sports lyre, the name of defender Manaf Younis emerges as one of the most prominent names that have written glory with their sweat, patience, and strength on the green pitch. The son of Salah al-Din Governorate was not just a player passing by, but became a symbol of continuity and stability in a time of change.

Manaf, who is considered one of the key pillars of Al-Shorta Club in recent seasons, continued to harvest championships in the 2024-2025 season, as he directly contributed to his team's crowning of the Iraqi Stars League title for the fourth consecutive time, reinforcing his status as one of the most decorated players in recent years in Iraq.

In just three seasons, Manaf has lifted trophies that many stars find difficult to achieve in a full career; he won the Iraqi Premier League title in the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 seasons, and was part of the generation that won the Iraq Cup in the 2023-2024 season, preceded by winning the Iraqi Super Cup in 2022-2023. His historical contribution to the national team in winning the Arabian Gulf Cup 25 in 2023 cannot be forgotten, a tournament that restored Iraq's prestige at the regional level.

One of the officials at Al-Shorta Club said: "Manaf Younis is not just a rock in defense, but a true leader on and off the field. The mentality of a professional player always shows in the toughest moments, and he never knows surrender."

With each season, Manaf proves that he was born to be among the greats, as he was not affected by the hustle of stars, nor shaken by the pressures of competition, but maintained his focus and discipline, always present in the pivotal moments that create championships.

In a previous statement, the calm defender indicated that playing for Al-Shorta and the national team is "a duty, not an honor," and that silent work is the key to continuity and success.

There is no doubt that Manaf Younis's career is now being written on the walls of Iraqi football history, not just as a defender, but as a model to be emulated in professionalism and loyalty, and it is certain that what lies ahead for this tough defender will shine with the same brilliance of gold that he has become accustomed to lifting season after season.