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.
Club career Al-Ammari started his youth career with Swedish clubs IFK Öxnehaga 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 1–0 win against BK Häcken.
On 17 July 2024, Al-Ammari joined Polish club Cracovia on a three-year contract.
International career 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.
Sweden U19 He has played four friendlies for Sweden under-19 team in 2014 and 2015.
Iraq U23 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.
Iraq 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 1–1 draw against Syria during the 2022 World Cup qualification.
On 18 November 2025, Al-Ammari scored a late stoppage-time penalty in a 2–1 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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHusqvarna FF2017Ettan24721——268Jönköpings Södra IF2018Superettan28230——3122019Superettan30641——3472020Superettan30940—20369Total8817112—2010118Halmstads BK2021Allsvenskan29331—20344IFK Göteborg2022Allsvenskan11020——130Mjällby AIF (loan)2022Allsvenskan12100——121Halmstads BK (loan)2023Allsvenskan29130——321Halmstads BK2024Allsvenskan13151——182Cracovia2024–25Ekstraklasa30110——3112025–26Ekstraklasa33110——3412026–27Ekstraklasa9000——90Total72220——742Career total27832284004031036
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIraq20215120226020231202024161202591202680Total563
Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Al-Ammari goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Amir Al-AmmariNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 11 November 2021 Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, Qatar 1–1 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification2 26 March 2024 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines 2–0 5–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification3 18 November 2025 Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq 2–1 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Iraq Arabian Gulf Cup: 2023
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