Ahmed Qasim

Ahmed Qasim is a 21-year-old Yemeni midfielder who plays his club football for Swedish Allsvenskan side Elfsborg — an unusual and notable career path for a player from a nation whose domestic football has been severely disrupted by years of conflict. His presence in Sweden's top flight gives him a level of competitive regularity that few Yemeni internationals can access, and he has been part of the national setup since 2024. For a Yemen side that struggles to qualify beyond the early AFC rounds, Qasim's club environment makes him one of their most technically developed young players.