Meet the Al-Zawraa Players Called Up by Arnold for the Iraq Squad

Iraq national team coach Graham Arnold revealed the list of players invited to the training camp in Spain, which notably included five players from Al-Zawraa club, reflecting the Baghdad team's significant influence on the national team's coaching staff choices.

The list included the veteran captain and goalkeeper Jalal Hassan, who continues to assert himself as one of the key pillars in the Lions of Mesopotamia's lineup thanks to his extensive experience and consistent performance.

Jalal is considered a source of security both inside and outside the locker room, and his presence in the camp offers Arnold a reliable option in goalkeeping ahead of upcoming commitments.

In defense, Akam Hashim and Maytham Jabbar were called up, the duo that formed a solid defensive wall with Al-Zawraa this season. Akam, with his strength in individual confrontations and ability to play with both feet, and Maytham, with his experience and good game reading, have formed a duo that provided noticeable balance to the Al-Zawraa defense.

In midfield, Al-Zawraa's presence was complete with the inclusion of Hassan Abdulkarim and Karrar Nabil. Hassan Abdulkarim made a strong comeback this season, delivering outstanding performances that made him one of the most influential midfielders in the Iraqi Stars League, both in terms of ball interception and attack building. Karrar Nabil represents the vitality and movement in the midfield, possessing the ability to connect lines and provide offensive support when needed.

The training camp in Spain will be an important opportunity for Al-Zawraa players to prove themselves to the coaching staff, especially since the competition for starting positions in the national team has become open with the introduction of young players.