Younis Abed Ali
Younis Abed Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 Al-Thawra, Baghdad, Iraq |
| Occupation | Footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 1983–2001 |
| Known for | Iraqi football forward; played at 1988 Summer Olympics |
Younis Abed Ali () (born 1968 in Al-Thawra, Baghdad) is a retired Iraqi football forward who played for the Iraq during the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, the 1988 Arab Nations Cup hosted in Amman, and the 1989 Peace and Friendship Cup in Kuwait.[1]
Club career
Younis launched his football journey at the Al-Shorta Academy in 1979 before advancing to their Premier League squad by 1983. During the 1986–87 season, he moved to Al-Rasheed, where he achieved three league championships, two FA Cup victories, an Arab Club Championship title, and finished as runner-up in the Asian Champions League. He rejoined Al-Shorta for the 1990–91 season, emerging as the top scorer in the 1993–94 season with a record-setting 36 goals. Subsequently, he represented Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (1997–98) and concluded his playing career at Al-Difaa Al-Jawi in 2001, amassing a total of 157 league goals.[2]
International career
Younis began his international tenure with the Iraq U16 squad in 1984, participating in the 1985 AFC U-16 Championship held in Qatar. Under coach Wathiq Naji, he was selected for the 1988 AFC Youth Championship qualification in the Maldives and later competed in the victorious 1988 AFC Youth Championship campaign in Qatar, where he also finished as top scorer.
Guided by coach Ammo Baba, Younis took part in the 1988 Summer Olympics football tournament in Seoul. His senior debut for Iraq came in 1987 during a friendly match against Sudan. He played a key role in Iraq’s triumph at the 1988 Arab Nations Cup in Amman, scoring against Jordan. Later, under coach Anwar Jassam, he was included in Iraq’s squad for the 1989 Peace and Friendship Cup held in Kuwait City, where Iraq clinched the championship.[1][2]
International goals
- Goals scored for Iraq national football team[3]
- The goal tally lists Iraq's score first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 19 July 1988 | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan | Template:Fb | 2–0 | 3–0 | 1988 Arab Nations Cup |
Club
- Iraqi Premier League titles: 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89
- Iraq FA Cup victories: 1986–87, 1987–88
- Winner of the Arab Club Champions Cup: 1986
- Runner-up finish at the Asian Champions League: 1988–89
International
- Champions of the AFC Youth Championship: 1988
- Winners of the Arab Nations Cup: 1988
- Champions of the Peace and Friendship Cup: 1989
Individual
- Leading scorer of the 1993–94 Iraqi Premier League with 36 goals
- Top scorer at the 1988 AFC Youth Championship with 23 goals