Jehad Al-Hussain
A creative midfield engine for Syria, he later shaped the nation's future football stars as a national youth team coach.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Syrian footballer·Birthday: July 30·Millennials
Biography
Jehad Al-Hussain leads the Syria U23 national team, tasked with preparing the next generation for international competition. Born in 1982, he emerged from Syria's football scene as a technically gifted midfielder whose vision and passing range defined his play. His career unfolded primarily in the Syrian Premier League, where his intelligence on the pitch made him a consistent and respected figure. After retiring as a player, Al-Hussain transitioned into coaching, driven by a desire to develop young talent. His understanding of the game's technical foundations now serves Syrian football from its grassroots upward.
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.
Jehad was born in 1982, 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 Jehad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Jehad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played as a key midfielder for top clubs in the Syrian Premier League throughout his career.
- Appointed head coach of the Syria U23 national team, guiding the country's Olympic prospects.
- Represented Syria at the senior international level during his playing days.
Did You Know?
His full name is Jehad Fadhil Al Hussain.
He transitioned directly from playing into coaching roles within the Syrian football system.
His coaching career began with youth teams before taking the national U23 role.
“The ball moves faster than any player; see the game two passes ahead.”
