Jordan national under-23 football team facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
 Jordan

Nickname(s)	النشامى Al-Nashāmā ("The Chivalrous")
Association	Jordan Football Association
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	WAFF (West Asia)
Head coach	Omar Najhi
FIFA code	JOR
First colours Second colours
AFC U-23 Asian Cup
Appearances	6 (first in 2013)
Best result	Third place (2013)
Asian Games
Appearances	3 (first in 2006)
Best result	Quarterfinals (2014)
WAFF U-23 Championship
Appearances	4 (first in 2015)
Best result	Champions (2021)

The Jordan national under-23 football team is a special football team that represents Jordan in big international football games. These games include the Olympic Games and the Asian Games. This team is managed by the Jordan Football Association. The Jordan Olympic Team achieved a great success by winning the bronze medal in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship held in Oman. This shows they are one of the top young football teams in Asia.

Team Gear and Look

Kit Sponsors

Football teams often have companies that make their uniforms. These companies are called kit providers. Here are the companies that have made Jordan's U-23 team kits over the years:

• Jako (2006–2008)
• Uhlsport (2009–2011)
• Adidas (2011–2012)
• Jako (2012–2015)
• Adidas (2015–present)

Team Leaders and Coaches

Coaching History

Many different coaches have led the Jordan U-23 team over the years. Each coach helped the team grow and improve. Here is a list of some of the coaches:

• 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 (2022–2024)
• Omar Najhi (2024–)

Current Coaching Staff

The current team has a group of dedicated people who help the players. They include the head coach, assistant coaches, and other important staff members.

Managing Director	Wasim Al-Bzour
Head coach	Omar Najhi
Assistant coach	Hassouneh Al-Sheikh 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

Team Players

Current Squad

These are the players who were chosen for the 2025 WAFF U-23 Championship. They are the main team right now. Head coach: Omar Najhi

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
	1GK	Murad Al-Faluji	(2003-12-27) 27 December 2003 (age 21)	Al-Hussein
	1GK	Salama Salman	(2005-05-07) 7 May 2005 (age 20)	Shabab Al-Ordon
	1GK	Abdel Rahman Al-Talalga	(2003-04-12) 12 April 2003 (age 22)	Al-Faisaly
	2DF	Zakaria Amro	(2003-06-26) 26 June 2003 (age 22)	Dayton Dutch Lions
19	2DF	Youssef Hassan	(2003-02-02) 2 February 2003 (age 22)	Al-Hussein
5	2DF	Arafat Al-Haj	(2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 22)	Al-Wehdat
	2DF	Ja'far Samara	(2004-06-08) 8 June 2004 (age 21)	Al-Ramtha
	2DF	Ayham Al-Smamrah	(2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 22)	Al-Wehdat
	2DF	Ahmad Ayman	(2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 20)	Shabab Al-Ordon
	2DF	Mohammad Taha	(2005-07-13) 13 July 2005 (age 20)	Shabab Al-Ordon
	3MF	Anas Al-Khob	(2006-02-01) 1 February 2006 (age 19)	Al-Faisaly
	3MF	Qutaiba Al-Ajalin	(2006-07-12) 12 July 2006 (age 19)	Shabab Al-Aqaba
	3MF	Ahmad Al-Moghrabi	(2003-03-11) 11 March 2003 (age 22)	Al-Ramtha
	3MF	Mohammad Abu Hazeem	(2003-04-02) 2 April 2003 (age 22)	Al-Faisaly
	3MF	Yousef Qashi	(2005-05-15) 15 May 2005 (age 20)	Wuppertaler SV
	3MF	Hashem Al-Mubaidin	(2003-12-24) 24 December 2003 (age 21)	Al-Jazeera
	3MF	Saif Suleiman	(2004-09-22) 22 September 2004 (age 20)	Shabab Al-Ordon
	3MF	Saleh Freij	(2006-11-03) 3 November 2006 (age 18)	Sahab
	3MF	Izz al-Din Abu Al-Saud	(2005-07-24) 24 July 2005 (age 20)	Al-Ahli
	3MF	Moamen Al-Sakhet	(2005-07-08) 8 July 2005 (age 20)	Al-Ramtha
14	3MF	Seif Darwish	(2003-05-05) 5 May 2003 (age 22)	Al-Hussein
	4FW	Amin Al-Shanaineh	(2003-04-07) 7 April 2003 (age 22)	Al-Faisaly
	4FW	Odeh Al-Fakhouri	(2005-11-22) 22 November 2005 (age 19)	Al-Hussein
21	4FW	Baker Kalbouneh	(2003-08-14) 14 August 2003 (age 22)	Al-Faisaly
	4FW	Ahmad Al Harahsha	(2003-05-12) 12 May 2003 (age 22)	Moghayer Al-Sarhan
	4FW	Salahaldeen Farash	(2006-08-22) 22 August 2006 (age 19)	Shabab Al-Ordon
	4FW	Abdulrahman Al Zaghaiba	(2007-04-10) 10 April 2007 (age 18)	Shabab Al-Aqaba

Recent Call-ups

These players have also been part of the team in the last year. They could be called up again for future games.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Abdullah Al-Shaqran	(2006-03-09) 9 March 2006 (age 19)	-	-	Al-Ramtha	April Training camp
DF	Ibrahim Al-Jedi	(2004-05-28) 28 May 2004 (age 21)	-	-	Al-Salt	April Training camp
DF	Abdullah Al-Manaysa	(2005-06-17) 17 June 2005 (age 20)	-	-	Al-Ramtha	April Training camp
DF	Ali Hajabi	(2004-05-02) 2 May 2004 (age 21)	-	-	Al-Hussein	March Training camp
DF	Obada Al Hamaida	(2003-06-12) 12 June 2003 (age 22)	-	-	Al-Ain U21	March Training camp
MF	Hussein Al Rushdan	(2003-06-09) 9 June 2003 (age 22)	-	-	Al-Ramtha	March Training camp
MF	Mahmoud Yazan	(2004-11-15) 15 November 2004 (age 20)	-	-	Ajman U23	March Training camp
MF	Qusay Al-Mansoori	(2004-05-06) 6 May 2004 (age 21)	-	-	Al-Faisaly	March Training camp
MF	Ali Al-Azaizeh	(2005-11-22) 22 November 2005 (age 19)	-	-	Al-Khaldiya	March Training camp
MF	Ayham Hisham	(2004-08-14) 14 August 2004 (age 21)	-	-	Shabab Al-Ordon	March Training camp
MF	Mohannad Abu Taha	(2003-02-02) 2 February 2003 (age 22)	-	-	Al-Wehdat	2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
FW	Obieda Al-Namarneh	(2004-12-25) 25 December 2004 (age 20)	-	-	Al-Hussein	March Training camp
FW	Rakan Abualhaj	(2006-03-04) 4 March 2006 (age 19)	-	-	Amman FC	March Training camp
FW	Ibrahim Sabra	(2006-02-01) 1 February 2006 (age 19)	-	-	Al-Wehdat	2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Past Team Rosters

Here are links to the lists of players who were part of the Jordan U-23 team in previous big tournaments:

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
• 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup squad

Asian Games

• 2006 Asian Games squad
• 2010 Asian Games squad
• 2014 Asian Games squad

Tournament Achievements

Summer Olympics

Since 1992, the football tournament at the Summer Olympics has been for players under 23 years old.

Olympics Record
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
Total	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

AFC U-23 Asian Cup

This is a major tournament for young Asian football teams. Jordan has done well here, even getting a bronze medal!

AFC U-23 Championship Record
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 tournament for young teams. Jordan has participated in these games.

Asian Games Record
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
Aichi-Nagoya 2026	To be determined
Doha 2030
Riyadh 2034
Total	Quarterfinals	3/9	13	4	4	5	20	16

WAFF U-23 Championship

This is a championship for teams in West Asia. Jordan has been very successful here, even becoming champions once!

WAFF U-23 Championship Record
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	Did not participate
2023	Semi-finals	4th	3	1	2	0	4	3
2024	Group stage	5th	3	2	1	0	7	3
2025	Second place
Total	Champions	4/5	14	8	3	3	27	16

Other Tournaments

Jordan's U-23 team has also played in other friendly tournaments:

• 2008 Norway - Middle East U21 National Team Tournament (finished second)
• 2012 Palestine International Cup (played in the group stage)
• 2014 Palestine International Championship (finished second)

Related Football Teams

Jordan has several national football teams for different age groups and genders:

• Jordan national football team (the main senior team)
• Jordan national under-20 football team (for players under 20)
• Jordan national under-17 football team (for players under 17)
• Jordan national under-14 football team (for players under 14)
• Jordan women's national football team (the main women's team)

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol sub-23 de Jordania para niños