Jalal Hassan

Jalal Hassan is Iraq's most experienced goalkeeper, a 35-year-old who has been Al Zawra'a's first choice since 2018 and earned his international caps through consistent domestic performances at one of Iraq's oldest and most supported clubs. His earlier career included time at Erbil in the Kurdistan region before moving to Baghdad's top flight. At his age, he is likely in the final chapter of his international career, but his familiarity with high-stakes domestic football in Iraq — where Al Zawra'a regularly compete in continental competition — gives him a composure and reading of the game that younger rivals are still developing.