Ahmed Basil

Ahmed Basil has spent his entire senior career at Al Shorta, the Damascus-founded club that relocated operations amid Syria's civil war and now represents one of Iraqi football's more unusual institutional stories. Having been with the club since 2015, Basil is a rare example of decade-long loyalty in a league where movement between clubs is common. At 29, he is at the peak age for a goalkeeper and brings deep familiarity with his defensive unit. His longevity at one club suggests a reliable, consistent performer rather than a headline name, and he provides experienced depth in Iraq's goalkeeping options.