Nadhim Shaker facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nadhim Shaker Salim | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Baghdad, Iraq | ||
| Date of death | 11 September 2020 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Erbil, Iraq | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1977 | Al-Ommal | ||
| 1977–1988 | Al-Tayaran | ||
| National team | |||
| 1978 | Iraq U20 | ||
| 1978–1986 | Iraq | 57 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1989–1991 | Al-Salam | ||
| 1991–1993 | Al-Sinaa | ||
| 1993–1994 | Al-Karmal | ||
| 1994–1995 | Al-Karkh | ||
| 1996–1997 | Duhok | ||
| 1997–1998 | Al-Naft | ||
| 1998 | Pires | ||
| 1998–2000 | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | ||
| 2001–2002 | Erbil | ||
| 2002–2003 | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | ||
| 2003–2004 | Ras Al-Khaimah | ||
| 2004–2005 | Duhok | ||
| 2005–2007 | Erbil | ||
| 2007 | Ararat | ||
| 2007–2008 | Pires | ||
| 2009–2010 | Iraq | ||
| 2011 | Iraq U23 | ||
| 2011–2012 | Zakho | ||
| 2012 | Al-Naft | ||
| 2013 | Masafi Al-Wasat | ||
| 2014–2015 | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | ||
| 2017 | Al-Shorta | ||
| 2017–2018 | Najaf | ||
| 2018 | Al-Minaa | ||
| 2019 | Erbil | ||
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Nadhim Shaker Salim (Arabic: ناظم شاكر سالم) was a famous Iraqi football player and manager. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 18, 1958. Nadhim Shaker was known for his strong defense on the field.
He played for the national team for many years. His career as a player lasted from 1976 to 1988. After he stopped playing, he became a football manager.
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Nadhim Shaker: A Football Journey
Playing for His Country
Nadhim Shaker was a key player for the Iraqi national team. He played as a defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He joined the national team in 1978.
He played in 57 matches for Iraq and scored 3 goals. This is a lot of games for a defender! He was part of the team that played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. This was a very big achievement for him and for Iraq.
From Player to Manager
After retiring as a player in 1988, Nadhim Shaker started a new career. He became a football manager. This meant he coached different teams. He shared his knowledge and experience with younger players.
He managed many clubs in Iraq, like Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and Erbil. He even coached the Iraqi national team for a short time. His long career showed his deep love for football.
His Final Years
Nadhim Shaker passed away on September 11, 2020. He was 61 years old. He died in Erbil, Iraq, from COVID-19. He is remembered as a true legend of Iraqi football.
