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 |
Abdullah Abu Zema |
| FIFA code |
JOR |
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| AFC U-23 Championship |
| 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 |
01  Champions (2021) |
Jordan national under-23 football team (also known as Jordan Under-23 or Jordan Olympic Team) represents Jordan in international football competitions in Olympic Games and Asian Games. It is controlled by the Jordan Football Association. Jordan Olympic Team won the bronze medal in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship in Oman.
Team image
Kit providers
- Jako (2006–2009)
- Uhlsport (2009–2010)
- Adidas (2010–2012)
- Jako (2012–2015)
- Adidas (2015–present)
Recent fixtures
2024
| 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship 20 March |
Saudi Arabia  |
1–1
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Jordan |
Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia |
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| 23:00 (UTC+3) |
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- Kalbouneh
 16'
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Stadium: Al Fateh Stadium
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Penalties |
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| *S. Al-Zaid
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* Abu Taha
- Al-Diabat
- Afaneh
- Abualnadi
- Bani Hani
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| 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship 23 March |
Thailand  |
1–3 |
Jordan |
Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia |
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| 20:00 (UTC+3) |
- Thanadol 23'
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- Abu Taha 32'
- Al-Haj 37'
- Bani Hani 52'
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Stadium: Al Fateh Stadium
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| 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship 26 March |
Iraq  |
1–3 |
Jordan |
Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
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| 20:00 (UTC+3) |
- Bani Hani 45+1' (o.g.)
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- Abu Taha 20'
- Al-Haj 68'
- Kalbouneh 86'
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Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
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| Friendly 10 April |
Jordan |
0–0 |
 Vietnam |
Doha, Qatar |
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Stadium: Qatar University Football Training Facility
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| 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup GS 15 April |
Australia  |
0–0 |
Jordan |
Doha, Qatar |
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| 16:00 AST |
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https://www.socceroos.com.au/news/australia-u23-vs-jordan-u23-match-report |
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Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 1,356
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
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| 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup GS 18 April |
Jordan |
1–2 |
 Qatar |
Al Rayyan, Qatar |
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| 18:30 UTC+3 |
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- Al-Yazidi 40'
- Al-Manai 90+13'
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Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Attendance: 8,132
Referee: Sivakorn Pu-udom (Thailand)
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| 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup GS 21 April |
Jordan |
1–4 |
 Indonesia |
Doha, Qatar |
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| 18:30 UTC+3 |
- Hubner 79' (o.g.)
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https://www.the-afc.com/en/matches/afc-u23-asian-cup/2024/2414096 |
- Marselino 23' (pen.), 70'
- Witan 40'
- Komang 86'
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Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 5,632
Referee: Ammar Ashkanani (Kuwait)
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Coaching history
- 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–)
Current coaching staffs
| 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 squad
The following 23 players were called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
Previous squads
- 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 records
Summer Olympics
Since 1992, football at the Summer Olympics changes into Under-23 tournament.
AFC U-23 Championship
| 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
| 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
| 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 |
| Total |
Champions |
4/5 |
14 |
8 |
3 |
3 |
27 |
16 |
International cups/friendly tournaments
- 2008 Norway - Middle East U21 National Team Tournament (second place)
- 2012 Palestine International Cup (group stage)
- 2014 Palestine International Championship (second place)
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol sub-23 de Jordania para niños
- Jordan national football 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
Third place (2013)
Selangor
2028
