Amjad Attwan
A versatile and tenacious midfield engine for Iraq, known for his defensive grit and crucial role in the national team's spine.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Iraqi footballer·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Amjad Attwan emerged from Iraq's competitive football landscape as a modern midfielder, valued for his adaptability and relentless work rate. Born in 1997, his professional journey has seen him represent several clubs in the Iraq Stars League, with his current tenure at Zakho showcasing his experience. Attwan's true prominence, however, is felt on the international stage with the Iraqi national team. He is not a flashy playmaker but a vital cog, capable of shielding the defense as a holding midfielder, distributing from a deeper role, or driving forward to support attacks. His physical presence and tactical discipline have made him a regular selection in major tournaments, where his consistency provides a platform for Iraq's more attacking talents. In a football-crazed nation, Attwan embodies the resilient, team-first spirit that defines the Lions of Mesopotamia.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Amjad was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Amjad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Amjad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned a regular spot in the Iraqi national football team, representing his country in major regional competitions.
- Played a key midfield role for Iraq during their campaign at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
- Has been a consistent starter for top-tier Iraqi clubs like Al-Shorta and Al-Zawraa before joining Zakho.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'The Wall' among some Iraqi fans for his defensive solidity.
Attwan can play effectively as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, or attacking midfielder.
He made his senior international debut for Iraq in 2017.
“In midfield, you must see the whole pitch before the pass arrives.”
