JORDAN

Earned his breakthrough during the Arab Cup, where he delivered consistent performances in the absence of key defenders, helping Jordan reach the final. A tall and physically imposing centre-back, he excels in aerial duels and clearing high balls. His presence adds strength and stability to the backline. A product of Al-Faisaly, he has spent his entire career with the club. He came close to joining Al-Salmiya in Kuwait at the start of the season and even trained with the team, but registration issues prevented the move, leading to his return to Al-Faisaly.

Has re-emerged as an important figure for Jordan after overcoming a serious injury, playing a key role in the Nashama’s victories during the World Cup qualifiers. Began his career with Al-Jazeera, where he featured alongside Mahmoud Al-Mardi and was part of their AFC Cup-winning squad in 2021. After a brief spell with Al-Faisaly, he moved to Malaysia’s Selangor, linking up with fellow Jordanian Mohammad Abualnadi. At international level, Al-Rawabdeh has scored three goals at the time of writing and is regarded as the team’s midfield orchestrator. Known for his composure, intelligence and ability to control the tempo, he is one of the experienced players in the squad.

The face of the nation’s football on the international stage. Since beginning his European journey in 2018, he has consistently demonstrated his quality across multiple leagues, earning recognition for his dynamic attacking style and technical ability. His career reached a defining peak during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where he played a central role in leading Jordan to a historic final. Operating mainly from the right wing, he combines pace, close control, and decisive finishing. Has been instrumental in Jordan’s qualification for the World Cup, scoring seven goals and delivering key performances. “Jordanian players are defined by grit and determination,” he told Fifa.com. “The backroom staff also do their work to perfection, through proper planning, well-structured programmes, training camps and some challenging matches.”