Jassim Swadi Fayadh

Date of birth
NationalityIraqi
PositionMidfielder

Jassim also previously played in Iraq for Al-Zawraa. He joined Macclesfield Town fifty years to the month after the only other previous Iraqi national to join a Football League club.

Youra Eshaya was spotted by Bristol Rovers whilst playing against a RAF team in 1953. At Rovers, he played mostly for their colts team, occasionly for the reserves but failed to make a senior appearance.

The AFS is supporting the Basra Stadium Appeal. For more details, go to www.11v11.co.uk.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 01 Jul 2003 27 Aug 2004
Macclesfield Town 27 Aug 2004 30 Jun 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2004-05 Macclesfield Town LDV Vans Trophy
1
2004-05 Macclesfield Town League Two
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
10 Oct 2004 Macclesfield Town v Notts County L 1-2 League Two
02 Nov 2004 Macclesfield Town v Mansfield Town W 4-0 LDV Vans Trophy 2nd round - northern section


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.