Hussein Amer Ojaimi Al-Rikabi (born 28 April 2002) is an Iraqi professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Iraqi Stars League side Al-Talaba.
Club career Amer started playing in the club of his city, Al-Khidhir, then moved to Al-Sinaat Al-Kahrabaiya in the Iraqi First Division League in 2022.
On 21 August 2023, he moved to play with Al-Minaa and signed a two-season contract. However, due to Al-Minaa's ban by FIFA from contracting players, Amer moved on loan to Naft Maysan, and on 8 May 2024, he was excluded from the team, but returned later, and on 1 June 2024, he managed to score his first goal in the Iraqi Stars League for Naft Maysan against Al-Shorta. On 12 August 2024, after returning from the loan, he renewed his contract with Al-Minaa.
International career Amer was part of the Iraq national under-23 football team squad that won the 2023 WAFF U-23 Championship. Amer gave a brilliant performance in the tournament and was considered one of the factors of the team's success.
He was also selected by the coach Radhi Shenaishil to be part of the 22-man Olympic squad to play in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Amer presented a wonderful level in the Olympics, which was praised by most sports analysts.
Honours Iraq U23 WAFF U-23 Championship: 2023
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