Amir Fouad Abboud Al-Ammari (; born 27 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Cracovia and the Iraq national team. Born in Sweden, he represented them at youth level before switching his allegiance to Iraq.
Al-Ammari started his youth career with Swedish clubs IFK ÃÂxnehaga and Husqvarna FF, before moving to Denmark to join the youth academy of Brøndby IF.
Al-Ammari returned to Husqvarna in March 2017, where he started his senior career. On 11 December 2017, Jönköpings Södra IF announced the signing of Al-Ammari on a three-year deal. He left the club in December 2020 following the conclusion of 2020 Superettan season.
On 14 February 2021, newly promoted Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK announced the signing of Al-Ammari. He made his professional debut on 11 April 2021 in a 1âÂÂ0 win against BK Häcken.
On 17 July 2024, Al-Ammari joined Polish club Cracovia on a three-year contract.
Born in Sweden, Al-Ammari is eligible to play for Iraq through his father. He is also of Palestinian origin on his mother's side.
He has played four friendlies for Sweden under-19 team in 2014 and 2015.
In March 2019, Al-Ammari played for Iraq under-23 team in 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers. He scored two goals from three matches and helped his team qualify for the main tournament. In January 2020, he was selected in Iraq's squad for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship.
On 2 September 2021, Al-Ammari made his first international cap with Iraq against South Korea in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Later that year, on 11 November, he scored his first goal from a penalty in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Syria during the 2022 World Cup qualification.
On 18 November 2025, Al-Ammari scored a late stoppage-time penalty in a 2âÂÂ1 victory over the United Arab Emirates during the 2026 World Cup qualification fifth round, securing his nation's place in the inter-confederation play-offs.
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