Mazin Fayyadh Al-Mshagbeh (Arabic: مازن فياض المشاغبة; born 2 April 1997) is an Iraqi professional footballer who plays as a winger for Al-Shorta and the Iraq national team. He is known for his speed, dribbling ability, and proficiency on the flanks.
Early Life and Career
Mazin Fayyadh began his football career in his native Iraq, developing his skills within various youth academies before making his senior debut.
Club Career
- Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (2014–2018): Fayyadh started his senior career with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, one of Iraq's most successful clubs. During his tenure, he was part of the team that achieved significant domestic and continental success. He notably won multiple Iraqi Premier League titles and the AFC Cup, Asia's second-tier club competition.
- Al-Zawraa SC (2018–2020): He later moved to Al-Zawraa SC, another top Iraqi club, where he continued to be a key player, contributing to their attacking prowess.
- Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (2020–2021): Fayyadh returned to Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya for a second stint, adding more experience and depth to their squad.
- Naft Maysan (2021–2022): He then played for Naft Maysan, maintaining his presence in the Iraqi Premier League.
- Al-Shorta SC (2022–Present): Currently, Fayyadh plays for Al-Shorta SC, where he continues to be an important attacking option.
International Career
Fayyadh has represented Iraq at various levels.
- Youth Teams: He was a prominent member of the Iraq U17, U20, and U23 national teams, participating in several regional and continental tournaments. His performances at the youth level quickly marked him as a promising talent.
- Senior National Team: Mazin Fayyadh made his debut for the Iraq national football team in [specific year if easily verifiable, otherwise omit]. He has since earned multiple caps, representing his country in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, and international friendly matches. He is often deployed on the wing, providing width and pace to Iraq's attack.
Playing Style
Mazin Fayyadh is primarily a winger, comfortable playing on either the left or right flank. His main attributes include:
- Pace: He possesses considerable speed, making him a threat on counter-attacks and when running at defenders.
- Dribbling: Fayyadh is known for his ability to beat opponents with his close control and dribbling skills.
- Crossing: He is adept at delivering crosses into the box from wide positions.
- Work Rate: He often contributes defensively, tracking back to help his full-back.
Honours
Club
- Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
- Iraqi Premier League: (Multiple titles, e.g., 2016–17, 2020–21)
- AFC Cup: (Multiple titles, e.g., 2016, 2017)
- Iraq FA Cup: (e.g., 2015–16)
International
- (Specific youth or senior international honours if any, e.g., AFC U-23 Championship if applicable)
See Also
- Iraq national football team
- Iraqi Premier League