Mohammed Dawood Yaseen


Mohammed Dawood Yaseen, is an Iraqi footballer who plays as a forward. He currently plays for Al-Naft in the Iraqi Premier League and for the Iraq national team.

Club career

Dawood began his youth career at his native Al-Oloom wal-Technologia. He moved to Al-Khutoot and then joined Al-Naft SC in summer 2016, He scored his first league goal for Al-Naft in February 2017 against Al-Hussein SC in the Iraqi Premier League, He scored another 8 goals in his debut season, and assisted so many others. In season 2017–2018, he was the team's top scorer 18 goals, he was predominantly playing left winger.

International career

Iraq U-17

Dawood was first called up to Iraq national under-17 team squad for the 2016 AFC U-16 Championship, in 16 September 2016 he played against South Korea and helped Iraq claim a first ever AFC U-16 Championship before the striker picked up the tournament's Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer awards.

Iraq

He was called up to the Iraqi national team squad for the first time on 26 September 2018. He made his first Appearance in a 1–1 draw away to Saudi Arabia in a friendly match, Playing in the first half.

Style of play

Described as “ a very good player and studies the opponents very well,” added coach Chathir. “He is very talented and can play on the left and right side”, was featured in The Guardian's list of the 60 best young talents in world football 2017.

Honours

Club

Al-Naft
Iraq U-17