Who is the greatest Iraq footballer of all time?

On 33 Legends, Nashat Akram ranks as the #1 Iraq player of all time with an overall rating of 86. The all-time top five: Nashat Akram, Younis Mahmoud, Ahmed Radhi, Hussein Saeed, Adnan Dirjal.

How many legends does Iraq have in the 33 Legends pool?

Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.

Which Iraq players are rated GOAT or Immortal?

Nashat Akram headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Iraq.

Can I share my Iraq all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?

Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.

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About Iraq's all-time XI

Iraq's 33-player pool is led by Nashat Akram, Younis Mahmoud, Ahmed Radhi. Pick from 33 legends across goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, with an average rating of 81 and 6 different primary roles among the top eight.

Pick a formation above, drag the legends you want onto the pitch, then save and share your lineup. Built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup conversation — debate-ready, mobile-first, no signup.

The 33 greatest Iraq football legends of all time

Ranked by 33 Legends overall rating. This is the full pool the all-time XI builder above draws from — every player carries a position, era and tier.

0186Nashat AkramCDM
0286Younis MahmoudSS
0386Ahmed RadhiST
0486Hussein SaeedST
0584Adnan DirjalCB
0684Ammo BabaCAM
0783Habib JafarCM
0883Hawar Mulla MohammedCAM
0983Ali KadhimLM
1082Noor SabriGK
1182Ali AdnanRM
1281Raad HammoudiGK
1381Nadhim ShakerCB
1481Haris MohammedCM
1581Laith HusseinCAM
1680Khalil AllawiCB
1780Ali RehemaCB
1880Abdul-Wahab Abu Al-HailCDM
1980Karim SaddamCM
2080Emad MohammedLM
2180Humam TariqRM
2279Ahmed Kadhim AssadRB
2379Bassim AbbasCB
2479Karrar JassimCM
2579Mohanad AliST
2678Jalal HassanGK
2778Abbas ObeidCB
2878Dhurgham IsmailLB
2978Saad Abdul-HamidLB
3078Haidar Abdul-AmirCDM
3178Ahmed YasinSS
3278Alaa KadhimST
3377Samal SaeedRB

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Frequently asked questions about Iraq's all-time XI

Who is the greatest Iraq footballer of all time?: On 33 Legends, Nashat Akram ranks as the #1 Iraq player of all time with an overall rating of 86. The all-time top five: Nashat Akram, Younis Mahmoud, Ahmed Radhi, Hussein Saeed, Adnan Dirjal.
How many legends does Iraq have in the 33 Legends pool?: Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.
Which Iraq players are rated GOAT or Immortal?: Nashat Akram headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Iraq.
Can I share my Iraq all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?: Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.