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 | Omar Najhi | ||
FIFA code | JOR | ||
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AFC U-23 Asian Cup | |||
Appearances | 6 (first in 2013) | ||
Best result | ![]() |
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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 | ![]() |
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.
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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:
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.
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
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GK | Murad Al-Faluji | 27 December 2003 | ![]() |
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GK | Salama Salman | 7 May 2005 | ![]() |
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GK | Abdel Rahman Al-Talalga | 12 April 2003 | ![]() |
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DF | Zakaria Amro | 26 June 2003 | ![]() |
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19 | DF | Youssef Hassan | 2 February 2003 | ![]() |
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5 | DF | Arafat Al-Haj | 17 April 2003 | ![]() |
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DF | Ja'far Samara | 8 June 2004 | ![]() |
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DF | Ayham Al-Smamrah | 17 April 2003 | ![]() |
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DF | Ahmad Ayman | 28 November 2004 | ![]() |
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DF | Mohammad Taha | 13 July 2005 | ![]() |
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MF | Anas Al-Khob | 1 February 2006 | ![]() |
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MF | Qutaiba Al-Ajalin | 12 July 2006 | ![]() |
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MF | Ahmad Al-Moghrabi | 11 March 2003 | ![]() |
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MF | Mohammad Abu Hazeem | 2 April 2003 | ![]() |
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MF | Yousef Qashi | 15 May 2005 | ![]() |
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MF | Hashem Al-Mubaidin | 24 December 2003 | ![]() |
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MF | Saif Suleiman | 22 September 2004 | ![]() |
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MF | Saleh Freij | 3 November 2006 | ![]() |
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MF | Izz al-Din Abu Al-Saud | 24 July 2005 | ![]() |
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MF | Moamen Al-Sakhet | 8 July 2005 | ![]() |
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14 | MF | Seif Darwish | 5 May 2003 | ![]() |
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FW | Amin Al-Shanaineh | 7 April 2003 | ![]() |
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FW | Odeh Al-Fakhouri | 22 November 2005 | ![]() |
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21 | FW | Baker Kalbouneh | 14 August 2003 | ![]() |
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FW | Ahmad Al Harahsha | 12 May 2003 | ![]() |
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FW | Salahaldeen Farash | 22 August 2006 | ![]() |
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FW | Abdulrahman Al Zaghaiba | 10 April 2007 | ![]() |
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 |
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GK | Abdullah Al-Shaqran | 9 March 2006 | - | - | ![]() |
April Training camp |
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DF | Ibrahim Al-Jedi | 28 May 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
April Training camp |
DF | Abdullah Al-Manaysa | 17 June 2005 | - | - | ![]() |
April Training camp |
DF | Ali Hajabi | 2 May 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
DF | Obada Al Hamaida | 12 June 2003 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
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MF | Hussein Al Rushdan | 9 June 2003 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
MF | Mahmoud Yazan | 15 November 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
MF | Qusay Al-Mansoori | 6 May 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
MF | Ali Al-Azaizeh | 22 November 2005 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
MF | Ayham Hisham | 14 August 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
MF | Mohannad Abu Taha | 2 February 2003 | - | - | ![]() |
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup |
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FW | Obieda Al-Namarneh | 25 December 2004 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
FW | Rakan Abualhaj | 4 March 2006 | - | - | ![]() |
March Training camp |
FW | Ibrahim Sabra | 1 February 2006 | - | - | ![]() |
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.
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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 | |||||||
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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!
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Hosts / Year | Result | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
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Third place | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
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Quarterfinals | 7th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Quarterfinals | 5th | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Group stage | 14th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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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.
WAFF U-23 Championship
This is a championship for teams in West Asia. Jordan has been very successful here, even becoming champions once!
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