Jordan national under-23 football team facts for kids
| Nickname(s) | النشامى Al-Nashāmā ("The Chivalrous") |
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| Association | Jordan Football Association | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | WAFF (West Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Abdullah Abu Zema | ||
| FIFA code | JOR | ||
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| AFC U-23 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 6 (first in 2013) | ||
| Best result |  Third place (2013) |
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| Asian Games | |||
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2006) | ||
| Best result | Quarterfinals (2014) | ||
| WAFF U-23 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2015) | ||
| Best result |  Champions (2021) |
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The Jordan national under-23 football team is also known as the Jordan Under-23 or Jordan Olympic Team. This team represents Jordan in big international football games. They play in events like the Olympic Games and Asian Games. The team is managed by the Jordan Football Association. A great achievement for the Jordan Olympic Team was winning the bronze medal in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship held in Oman.
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Team Look and Feel
Kit Sponsors
Football teams often have companies that make their uniforms, called kit providers. The Jordan Under-23 team has had several different kit providers over the years. These companies make sure the team looks sharp on the field.
- Jako (2006–2009, 2012–2015)
- Uhlsport (2009–2010)
- Adidas (2010–2012, 2015–present)
Recent Matches
The Jordan Under-23 team plays many matches throughout the year. These games help them prepare for big tournaments. They compete against other national teams from around the world.
In 2024, the team played in the 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship. They had some exciting games there. They also played friendly matches to practice their skills. Later, they took part in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. This is a very important tournament for Asian teams.
Who Coaches the Team?
The Jordan Under-23 team has had many coaches over the years. These coaches help the players get better and plan game strategies. They guide the team through different tournaments.
Mohammad Awad (1988–1992)- Issa Al-Turk (2002–2003)
- Nihad Al-Souqar (2006–2007)
Alaa' Nabil (2010–2011)- Islam Al-Thiabat (of U-22) (2012–2014)
- Jamal Abu Abed (2013–2016)
- Ahmed Abdel-Qader (2016 & 2018–2020)
Iain Brunskill (2017–2018)- Ahmad Hayel (2020–2022)
- Abdullah Abu Zema (2022–present)
Meet the Coaching Staff
Here are the people who help run the Jordan Under-23 football team today:
| Managing Director | Wasim Al-Bzour |
| Head coach | Abdullah Abu Zema |
| Assistant coach | Hassouneh Al-Sheikh |
| Defence coach | Bashar Bani Yaseen |
| Goalkeeping coach | Lo'ai Al-Amaireh |
| Fitness coach | David Wilson |
| Masseur | Ma'moun Harb |
| Supplies official | Mohammad Al-Alawneh |
| Media official/coordinator | Ahmad Abuzaid |
Current Players
These are the 23 players who were chosen to play for Jordan in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. They are the current squad members.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club | ||
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| 1 | GK | Ahmad Al-Juaidi | 9 April 2001 (aged 23) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 12 | GK | Osama Al-Kawamleh | 16 August 2002 (aged 21) | Al-Jalil |
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| 22 | GK | Antoine Awad | 3 October 2002 (aged 21) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 2 | DF | Laith Abu Rahal | 8 September 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Ahli |
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| 3 | DF | Mo Abualnadi | 8 February 2001 (aged 23) | Al-Hussein |
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| 4 | DF | Danial Afaneh | 24 March 2001 (aged 23) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 5 | DF | Arafat Al-Haj | 17 April 2003 (aged 20) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 9 | DF | Amer Jamous | 3 July 2002 (aged 21) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 19 | DF | Youssef Hassan | 02 February 2003 (aged 21) | Al-Jalil |
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| 23 | DF | Faisal Abu Shanab | 9 August 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Faisaly |
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| 6 | MF | Mohannad Abu Taha | 2 February 2003 (aged 21) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 7 | MF | Aref Al-Haj | 28 May 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Faisaly |
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| 8 | MF | Mohammad Abu Taha | 5 June 2001 (aged 22) | Shabab Al-Ordon |
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| 14 | MF | Seif Darwish | 5 May 2003 (aged 20) | Al-Hussein |
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| 17 | MF | Aon Al-Maharmeh | 16 January 2001 (aged 23) | Ma'an |
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| 18 | MF | Ahmed Al-Salman | 2 July 2002 (aged 21) | Al-Ramtha |
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| 10 | FW | Waseem Al-Riyalat | 25 June 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Hussein |
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| 11 | FW | Bashar Al-Diabat | 23 July 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Ramtha |
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| 13 | FW | Ibrahim Sabra | 1 February 2006 (aged 18) | Al-Wehdat |
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| 15 | FW | Ali Al-Azaizeh | 13 April 2004 (aged 20) | Al-Ramtha |
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| 16 | FW | Saif Al-Bashabsheh | 23 June 2001 (aged 22) | Al-Salt |
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| 20 | FW | Reziq Bani Hani | 28 January 2002 (aged 22) |  Selangor |
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| 21 | FW | Baker Kalbouneh | 14 August 2003 (aged 20) | Al-Faisaly |
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Past Team Rosters
You can find the lists of players who were part of the Jordan Under-23 team in previous tournaments here:
- AFC U-23 Championship
- 2013 AFC U22 Championship squad
- 2016 AFC U23 Championship squad
- 2018 AFC U23 Championship squad
- 2020 AFC U23 Championship squad
- 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup squad
- Asian Games
- 2006 Asian Games squad
- 2010 Asian Games squad
- 2014 Asian Games squad
Tournament Achievements
The Jordan Under-23 team has competed in several important football tournaments. Here's how they have performed in some of them:
Summer Olympics
Since 1992, the football tournament at the Summer Olympics is for Under-23 teams.
| Olympics Record | ||||||||
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| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 1956 to 1988 | See Jordan national football team | |||||||
| 1992 to 2024 | Did not qualify | |||||||
 2028 |
To be determined | |||||||
 2032 |
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| Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
AFC U-23 Championship
This is a major tournament for Under-23 teams in Asia.
| AFC U-23 Championship Record | ||||||||
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| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
 2013 |
Third place | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
 2016 |
Quarterfinals | 7th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
 2018 |
Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
 2020 |
Quarterfinals | 5th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
 2022 |
Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 |
Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
 2026 |
To be determined | |||||||
| Total | Third place | 6/7 | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 23 |
Asian Games
The Asian Games also feature a football competition for national teams.
| Asian Games Record | ||||||||
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| Hosts / Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
 Busan 2002 |
Withdrew | |||||||
| Doha 2006 |
Round 2 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7 |
| Guangzhou 2010 |
Group stage | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Incheon 2014 |
Quarterfinals | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
 Jakarta-Palembang 2018 |
Did not participate | |||||||
| Hangzhou 2022 |
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 Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
To be determined | |||||||
| Doha 2030 |
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| Riyadh 2034 |
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| Total | Quarterfinals | 3/9 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 16 |
WAFF U-23 Championship
This championship is for Under-23 teams from West Asia. Jordan won it in 2021!
| WAFF U-23 Championship Record | ||||||||
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| Hosts/Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 2015 |
Group stage | 8th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 |
Champions | 1st | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 2022 |
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 2023 |
Semi-finals | 4th | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 |
Group stage | 5th | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Total | Champions | 4/5 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 16 |
Other Tournaments
The team also plays in other international cups and friendly tournaments to gain experience.
- 2008 Norway - Middle East U21 National Team Tournament (second place)
- 2012 Palestine International Cup (group stage)
- 2014 Palestine International Championship (second place)
More About Jordan Football
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol sub-23 de Jordania para niños
- Jordan national football team (the main senior team)
- Jordan national under-20 football team
- Jordan national under-17 football team
- Jordan national under-14 football team
- Jordan women's national football team
