Ali Olwan

Ali Olwan

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Ali Olwan is a professional footballer from Jordan who plays as a forward.

Olwan began his professional career with Al-Jazeera, where he was promoted to the first team at the age of 18.

In January 2022, he signed a contract with Al-Shamal in Qatar for a reported fee of €200,000.

Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Ali Iyad Ali Olwan is a Jordanian professional footballer born into a sporting environment, having developed his skills at local clubs Al-Wehdat and Al-Jazeera. He made his professional debut with Al-Jazeera at just 18 years old, quickly establishing himself as a promising forward in the Jordanian Pro League.

Professional Journey

In January 2022, Olwan took a significant step in his career by signing with Al-Shamal Sports Club in Qatar, where he played for two and a half years. His performance caught the attention of international clubs, leading him to join Selangor F.C. in Malaysia in August 2024. Olwan made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut and later netting a crucial goal in the AFC Champions League against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Following his stint in Malaysia, he signed with Al-Karma SC in Iraq and then returned to Qatar to play for Al-Sailiya Sports Club in January 2026.

International Career

Olwan's international career with the Jordan national team began in November 2020, and he quickly made his mark by scoring his first international goal in September 2021. He showcased his talent during the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and was part of the squad that reached the final of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Notably, he scored his second international hat-trick in June 2025, helping Jordan qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. In June 2026, he scored Jordan's inaugural World Cup goal against Austria, marking a historic moment for his country.

Legacy and Achievements

Throughout his career, Olwan has earned several accolades, including the FIFA Arab Cup Golden Boot in 2025 and contributing to Jordan's runner-up finishes in both the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA Arab Cup. His journey reflects not only his personal achievements but also the growing prominence of Jordanian football on the international stage.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 September 2026. Information regarding Olwan's career in the Jordanian Pro League is scarce.

International

Scores and results list Jordan's goal tally first.

Club career

Early career

Olwan was a product of Amman based clubs Al-Wehdat and later Al-Jazeera. In July 2020, he was promoted to Al-Jazeera's first time at the age of 18.

Al-Shamal

In January 2022, Olwan joined Qatar Stars League club Al-Shamal in a 2.5 years contract for a reported transfer fee of €200,000.

Selangor

Following his expiring contract with Al-Shamal, Olwan moved abroad to Malaysia and joined Malaysia Super League club Selangor on 5 August 2024. On 14 September, Olwan scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 league win over Kuching City. During the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two fixture against Korean giants Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on 23 October 2024, Olwan scored a goal to secure a 2–1 win for Selangor.

Al-Karma

On 25 July 2025, Olwan joined Iraq Stars League club Al-Karma on a one-year $450,000 contract, with an option for an additional season.

Al-Sailiya

On 24 January 2026, Olwan returned to Qatar to join Al-Sailiya.

International career

On 12 November 2020, Olwan made his international debut with Jordan national team in a goalless friendly draw against Iraq. On 4 September 2021, Olwan scored his first international goal against Bahrain at the Bahrain National Stadium. On 6 October 2021, Olwan scored his first professional career hat-trick in a 4–0 win against Malaysia at the Amman International Stadium. A month later, Olwan participated in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, reaching the quarter-finals with Jordan. In January 2024, Olwan was named in Jordan's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup that reached the final. He started in all three group stage games and then in two knockout stage games against Iraq and Tajikistan, before missing out the semi-finals due to yellow card accumulation. Despite having no goals during the competition, Olwan's ability to hold the ball and dribble in tight spaces made him a threat to the opponent's defense, liberating spaces for his teammates to score. On 5 June 2025, he netted his second international hat-trick in a 3–0 away win over Oman during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, securing his nation's first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup. On 17 May 2026, Olwan was named in Jordan's 30-men preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 2 June, he was selected in the final 26-man squad for the tournament. Later that month, on 16 June, he scored his country's first-ever World Cup goal, equalizing against Austria in what ultimately ended as a 3–1 defeat.

Club
Al-Jazeera (2018–2021)
Club
Al-Shamal Sports Club (2022–2024)
Club
Al-Khor Sports Club (2024–2024)
Club
Selangor F.C. (2024–2025)
Club
Al-Karma SC (2025–2026)
Club
Al-Sailiya Sports Club (2026–)
Club
Jordan national under-23 football team (2020–2021)
Club
Jordan men's national football team (2020–)
National team
Jordan

Legacy

Honours

Selangor

MFL Challenge Cup: 2024–25 Jordan

AFC Asian Cup: runner-up 2023 FIFA Arab Cup: runner-up 2025 Individual

FIFA Arab Cup Golden Boot: 2025

Clubs

Played together with

Archive

Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Description

Jordanian footballer

Position

forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Ali Iyad Ali Olwan is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya and the Jordan national team.

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