Full name Fahad Talib Years Team 2015–2016 Iraq U23 Weight 84 kg Position Goalkeeper | Playing position Apps (Gls) Height 1.92 m Current team Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | |
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Date of birth (1994-10-21) October 21, 1994 (age 22) | ||
Fahad talib
Fahad Talib, (born October 21, 1994) is an Iraqi goalkeeper who currently plays for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the Iraqi Premier League.
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Club Career
Fahad started his career with Iraqi giants Al Quwa al Jawiya and established himself as a first team starter in the 2014-15 season. His Impressive performances led him to becoming a contender for the Olympic team squad. In the 2015/2016 season Fahad became an instrumental part of the legendary season where Al Quwa Al Jawiya won the first ever Iraqi FA Cup since 2003. Fahad played all matches of the 2016 AFC Cup as Al Quwa Al Jawiya became the first ever Iraqi team to win an Asian club competition.
2016 AFC U-23 Championship
Talib was the starting goal keeper for Iraq U-23 in the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship in Qatar. Iraq went on to finish 3rd and win the Bronze Medal. They qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Fahad lost his place in the olympic team to [Mohammed Hameed Farhan|Mohammed Hameed] , Fahad was present in the olympics as the second goalkeeper and did not make an appearance in the games.
Senior
Talib was called up to the senior Iraq squad for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Vietnam in March 2016.