Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mohannad Abdul-Raheem Karrar | ||
Date of birth | 22 September 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Baghdad, Iraq | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker, second striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Al-Zawraa | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2009 | Al-Karkh | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2012 | Al-Karkh | 17 | (20) |
2012–2014 | Duhok | 20 | (21) |
2014–2015 | JS Kabylie | 12 | (8) |
2015–2016 | Al-Zawraa | 27 | (14) |
2016 | Al-Nasr | 10 | (4) |
2017– | Al-Zawraa | 1 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2011–2013 | Iraq U20 | 15 | (9) |
2014–2016 | Iraq U23 | 18 | (3) |
2012– | Iraq | 29 | (11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 February 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 February 2017 |
Mohannad Abdul-Raheem Karrar (Arabic: مهند عبد الرحيم كرار; born 22 September 1993) is an Iraqi footballer an who plays as a striker for Al-Zawraa and the Iraq national team. An Olympian, Mohannad is the 2012 Asian Young Footballer of the Year, and the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship's MVP.
Mohannad began his youth career at his native Al Karkh FC in 2006 and graduated to the first team in 2009. On his debut in the Iraqi league one playoff, Mohannad scored a hat trick and helped Al-Karkh qualify to the Iraqi Premier league. In 2012 Mohannad left Al-Karkh and Joined Duhok SC.
Three years following his competitive debut, he moved to Duhok where he spent two seasons from 2012 to 2014. There he showcased his abilities which led him to being an important part of Iraqi youth setups.
Mohannad signed for JS Kabylie in Algeria. He suffered an Injury and failed to adjust to life in Algeria and returned to Iraq, this time with Al Zawraa.
Mohannad returned to Iraq for the 2015/16 season with Al Zawraa , he was the standout player as he finished the season with 12 goals, being the joint top goal scorer, as well as winning the league with Al Zawraa.
On October 19, 2016, Abdulraheem signed for Al-Nasr Dubai as the Asian player. He was there to replace the suspended Wanderley but upon his return from suspension Al Nasr deemed Mohannad surplus to requirements and replaced him with Lebanese Joan Oumari who took the Asian foreign slot.
Mohannad returned to Al Zawraa on January 20th 2017. He made his debut on February 10 Vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya, receiving a Yellow Card in the first half. He was fouled in the penalty box but his penalty was saved by Fahad Talib. Al Quwa Al Jawiya scored 30 seconds after his penalty miss and the match ended 1-1.
Mohannad Abdul-Raheem was called by Iraq coach Hakeem Shaker to represent Iraq first team in the 2013 Gulf Cup of Nations replacing Iraq super star Younis Mahmoud, but stating that he would like to play alongside Younis Mahmoud.