Young player Noah Darwish is considered one of the most prominent rising talents in European football, and he has become a "legitimate dream" that the Iraqi Football Association seeks to turn into reality by convincing him to represent the Lions of Mesopotamia in the near future, despite wearing the jersey of the Germany U19 national team and captaining it.

Noah Darwish, of Iraqi descent, has been attracting attention for some time, especially with his high technical abilities and his capacity to play in multiple positions on the field, as he excels as a defensive midfielder, playmaker, and right winger, in addition to his proficiency with his left foot, which has made him an important target on the Iraqi federation's agenda, which prioritizes attracting expatriate talents as one of its strategic priorities.

One of Iraq's most prominent tools in the Darwish file lies in his immense popularity among Iraqi fans, as the player enjoys widespread engagement on social media platforms and is always met with support and love from Iraqi followers who wish to see him in the national team jersey.

This factor has not been trivial in similar cases, as it previously played a crucial role in convincing star Zidane Iqbal, the former Manchester United player, to represent Iraq instead of England, due to the sense of belonging and overwhelming fan support, which could be repeated with Darwish.

Among the other factors also presented is the current situation of his teammate at Stuttgart, Amin Al-Dakhil, the Belgian defender of Iraqi origin, who has previously been the subject of much controversy regarding representing Iraq, before ultimately choosing to play for the Belgium national team.

Despite Al-Dakhil's choice of the big European national team, he has not received sufficient opportunities to showcase himself, which could send an implicit message to Darwish: opportunities in the Iraqi national team will be greater, and his starting position is guaranteed in the medium term, unlike the talent-packed German national team.

Darwish's case also brings to mind the experience of player Youssef Amin, who hesitated for a long time before agreeing to represent Iraq, but qualifying for the 2023 U20 World Cup became a turning point that convinced him to wear the Iraqi jersey.

Therefore, the Iraqi federation hopes that qualifying for major tournaments, topped by the 2026 World Cup, will be an attractive factor for Darwish and other expatriates, to form a strong team with a mix of local players and talented professionals in Europe.

Darwish recently moved to Stuttgart from the Barcelona Academy, with great aspirations to make a strong name for himself in the Bundesliga. The player's market value is currently estimated at 2 million euros, with an expected increase in value if he continues to deliver the expected performances.

While the player prepares for his future in European stadiums, the door remains open for the Iraqi national team, which is doing everything in its power to convince him to wear the green jersey in the coming years.

Noah Darwish is not just a talented player, but a potential future leader, and he could be a qualitative addition to the Iraqi national team if the persuasion efforts succeed, benefiting from fan love, advice from those who have gone through the experience, and lessons learned from similar cases.