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Ali Adnan Kadhim
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Personal information
Full name Ali Adnan Kadhim Nassir Al-Tameemi
Date of birth (1993-12-19) 19 December 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth Baghdad, Iraq
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
 Çaykur Rizespor
Number 53
Youth career
2003–2008 Ammo Baba School
2008 Al-Zawraa
2008–2009 Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
2009–2010 Baghdad FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Baghdad FC 16 (6)
2013– Çaykur Rizespor 31 (3)
International career‡
2011–2013 Iraq U-20 15 (4)
2012– Iraq U-23 5 (2)
2012– Iraq 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 March 2014

Ali Adnan Kadhim Nassir Al-Tameemi (Arabic: علي عدنان كاظم ناصر التميمي, born December 19, 1993 in Hayy Qahira in Adhamiyah, Baghdad, Iraq), simply known as Ali Adnan, is an Iraqi footballer who plays as a left back for Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Ali Adnan is the 2013 Asian Young Footballer of the Year,[1] and often referred to as "Asia's Gareth Bale".[2]

Personal info - family status and role

Ali Adnan Kadhim Nassir Al-Tameemi was born in the Iraqi capital in the Aadhimiya vicinity on December 19, 1993. The attack minded left back comes from strong footballing stock with both his father and uncle having played at the top level during the 1970s and 80s. His father Adnan Kadhim had played for the Iraqi youth team in 1977, and won the 1977 AFC Youth Championship in Tehran, and was a part of the squad of the first Iraqi youth side to play at the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship in Tunis, that same year. However, even though he played for first division clubs Al-Shabab, Al-Tijara and Al-Rasheed, he never made the ascent from club football to senior international football.[3]

His uncle, Ali Kadhim, is considered one of the best strikers in the history of the national team, and like his nephew had a sweet left foot, which earned him 35 goals for the national team, from 1970 to 1980, which was national record until Hussein Saeed broke it in 1982.[3]

Ali Adnan Kadhim regards his father as his idol and teacher in both life and sport, always emphasizing the importance of committing to training and respecting others, believing that football gives to those who give all. Throughout his career, his father has been by his side and is often seen at the Baghdad FC stadium watching his son from the sidelines. From a very young age, his father had drilled into his son, the need to strike the ball the hardest possible and attempt shots from outside the penalty, an attribute that his father and his uncle had been known for in their playing careers, and now a trait and legacy that Ali has continued.[3]

Club career

Early years

Ali Adnan was graduated from prestigious Ammo Baba Football School, situated opposite the Al-Shaab Stadium, where he spent the early part of his football education. In his five years at the school, and despite being one of the youngest kids at the time, he excelled and progressed from the Baraem ("Buds") and Ashbal ("Cubs") teams. The player sees his time at the school as an important foundation of his career and a key part of his development. He moved from the school, to one of Iraq’s top clubs Al-Zawraa – joining one of the best youth set-ups in the country, and also his uncle’s former club, playing at Nasha’een (Under 17) level and then the youth team. After spending a season in the youth team at city rivals Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, he transferred to big spenders Baghdad FC.[3]

Baghdad FC

There he first played for the Baghdad FC’s youth side and was invited to the senior team by head coach Yahya Alwan, at a relatively young age but because of the depth in the squad, he returned to the youth set-up. It was only after Karim Kurdi was appointed head coach of the club in 2010, that Ali became a regular with the seniors. The coach was able to give the attacking left sided player the confidence in his own abilities and Ali went from strength to strength, dislodging his idol and team-mate, the Iraqi international Bassim Abbas on the left flank, first at club level and then with Iraq.[3]

During the 2013 winter transfer window, the player received an offer from Saudi club Ittihad Jeddah FC, to replace Croatian player Anas Sharbini. However the deal fell through when his agent was unable to complete the transfer. The player had been expected to fly to Saudi Arabia to hold negotiations but obtaining a visa to Saudi Arabia would have taken two days and the transfer window would close on the following day, so the deal could not be completed.[3]

Çaykur Rizespor

On August 1, 2013 Ali Adnan officially agreed to sign a five-year contract deal with Çaykur Rizespor for $650,000.[4] Ali Adnan chose the shirt number 53, as it was the same year the club Çaykur Rizespor was established, in 1953, stating that he feels that Çaykur Rizespor is like his home.[5] On September 1, 2013 Ali Adnan scored his first goal in the Turkish Süper Lig for Çaykur Rizespor against Kayseri Erciyesspor in the 7th minute from long distance. On September 14, 2013 Ali Adnan scored his second goal with Çaykur Rizespor against Gaziantepspor from a free kick from 35 metres.

Ali Adnan playing for Çaykur Rizespor against Galatasaray, 28 September 2013

Several European Clubs Interest

During the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, several clubs had shown interest. Ali Adnan has been linked with Spanish Club Sevilla, English club Arsenal, Turkish clubs Galatasaray, Bursaspor and Çaykur Rizespor, Italian clubs Genoa and Livorno. Also the Qatari club Al-Gharrafa showed interest in him.[6][7][8][9]

Galatasaray was set to sign Iraq U-20 star Ali Adnan Kadhim, the Turkish media reported on July 12. The Turkish champions were set to finalize talks with the 19-year-old left-back. Galatasaray has been looking for a player for the left back position, where it had faced problems last season.[10]

On September 2, 2013 Napoli made a €7 Million transfer bid to Çaykur Rizespor for Ali Adnan on a five-year deal, but it was rejected by Çaykur Rizespor's board of directors.[11]

On September 10, 2013, the Turkish media reported that Galatasaray would make a second attempt to sign Ali Adnan in the winter transfer window.[12][13]

Recently on June 2014, Ali Adnan has been linked with Seria A team A.S. Roma and English Club Chelsea FC.[14][15]

International career

International debut

On December 3, 2012 at the age of 18, he announced his arrival on the international stage when he made his debut for the national side against Bahrain in Doha. In the process, Ali became the first graduate from Ammo Baba’s football school to play for the senior team, only eleven years after the foundation of the school.[3]

The player had not been selected by Brazilian coach Zico prior to the Bahrain game, but after he left the job, due to a dispute over unpaid wages, Hakim Shaker, Ali’s youth coach, was appointed to take charge of the senior side, and his first decision was to take the step to call-up the left back for the game. His display cemented his place as the best left back in the country, winning plaudits for his displays at the 2012 WAFF Championship.[3]

He scored his first goal for Iraq national team in a 3–1 win over China PR during 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Ali Adnan's breathtaking and scintillating performances have been the highlight of the Iraq U-20's matches at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. His goal against England U-20, that brought Iraq level at 2-2, epitomized his never-ending dynamism and drive, in the 93rd minute of the game, he cut inside from the by-line, bamboozling the opposition with his trickery, before darting past the English defense and blasting the ball past the keeper. His eagerness to get down the flank with his marauding runs; the ability to strike the ball from anywhere outside the penalty box with such ferocity and accuracy, and his all-round physical superiority over his competitors have caught the attention of observers at the tournament, and there have been rumors that scouts from clubs from top European leagues have been watching the 19 year-old.[3]

In Iraq’s five matches in Turkey, the left back has been head and shoulders above anyone else on the field.

Playing style

Adnan is somewhat the Iraqi Ian Harte, a left-back with a ferocious set piece. He is a tall and physical but fast player, which lends well to Iraq’s counter-attack philosophy,[16] and to Turkish Media Ali Adnan is known as the new Gareth Bale or Asia's Gareth Bale.[2] Ali is an attack-minded left back, possesses a strong physique and a powerful long-range shooting ability. Ali Adnan bursts from the back straight into the opposite half of the field with some sublime footworks propelling him to go past defenders and midfielders with ease. Always brimming with energy and full of athletism coupled with his unrivaled strength, opponents find it a tough task taming the wild and audacious left-back who is often than not, seen in the third half of the field entertaining viewers with dazzling skills and screamers from long ranges. Ali Adnan has still managed to stand out on account of his marauding runs down the left wing, as well as his useful habit of popping up with vitally important goals. In spite of his attacking prowess, Ali serves as a good pillar for his team when defending. With regard to his delivery crosses, overconfidence serves as his bane and falters on quite few occasions but looking at his tender age, with hard work he could overcome this and be a star to watch in the future.[17]

Career statistics

Clubs statistics

As of 17 May 2014[18]
Club Season Süper Lig Turkish Cup Europe Other Total
App Goals Assist App Goals Assist App Goals Assist App Goals Assist App Goals Assist
Çaykur Rizespor 2013–14 31 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 3 5
Çaykur Rizespor total 31 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 3 5

International statistics

Iraq national under-20 team goals

Goals are correct excluding friendly matches and unrecognized tournaments such as Arab U-20 Championship.

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 October 2011 Bangladesh Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka  Bangladesh 3–0 6–0 2012 AFC U-19 Championship qual.
2. 11 November 2012 United Arab Emirates Emirates Club Stadium, Ras al-Khaimah  Japan 2–1 2–1 2012 AFC U-19 Championship
3. 23 June 2013 Turkey Akdeniz University Stadium, Antalya  England 2–2 2–2 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup
4. 10 July 2013 Turkey Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium, Trabzon  Uruguay 1–0 1–1 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Iraq national under-23 team goals

Goals are correct excluding friendly matches.

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 23 June 2012 Oman Royal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat  Turkmenistan 2–0 4–0 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qual.
2. 28 June 2012 Oman Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat  Lebanon 5–1 5–1 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup qual.

Iraq national team goals

Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 March 2014 Sharjah Stadium, Dubai  China 3–0 3–1 2015 AFC Asian Cup qual.

Honours

International

Iraq (youth)
Iraq

Individual

References

  1. ^ The-AFC.com Ali Adnan 2013 Asia Young Player of the Year
  2. ^ a b sporx.com. "Asyalı Gareth Bale (Turkish)". sporx.com. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Hassanin Mubarak. "football.com The beast that is Ali Adnan". football.com. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  4. ^ caykurrizespor.org.tr Ali Adnan for Çaykur Rizespor
  5. ^ ilkelihaber.com - Ali Adnan Number 53
  6. ^ El joven iraquí Ali Adnan desvela una oferta sevillista (Spanish)
  7. ^ Ali Adnan's Galatasaray and Genoa offers (Arabic)'
  8. ^ Ali Adnan between Galatasaray and Livorno offers (Arabic)'
  9. ^ Ali Adnan Near to sign for Bursaspor (Arabic)
  10. ^ Galatasaray to sign Iraq’s dazzling U-20 star Ali Adnan
  11. ^ Rizesporlular.com - Napoli Bid (Turkish)
  12. ^ eurosport.com - rizespor un irakli savunmacisi ali adnan in akli galatasaray
  13. ^ futborsa.com - Ocak ayinda aslan oluyor
  14. ^ transfermarketweb.com - AS ROMA, Survey on Ali Adnan
  15. ^ winnersports.co.uk - Chelsea FC lineup Iraqi star as long-term replacement for Ashley Cole
  16. ^ TheYouthRadar.com Arsenal Among Clubs Interested In Iraq Left Back
  17. ^ Nanapazl Time for Iraq
  18. ^ Soccerway profile
  19. ^ skysports.com - U20 World Cup XI
  20. ^ Goal.com - FIFA U20 World Cup top 10 players
  21. ^ Dailymail.co.uk - 2014 Top 20 best young stars on the continent


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