Biography
Who is Aymen Hussein?
Early life and career beginnings
Aymen Hussein Ghadhban Al-Mafraje began his path in football as a teenager in his local province. A local resident who served on the board of Al-Alam SC recommended him, leading to time in the youth division and then the first team. Seeking a route into the top flight of the Iraqi Premier League, he joined Gas Al-Shamal, a second-tier club.
His transition to the top level occurred when Duhok assistant coach Khalid Mohammed Sabbar offered him a contract. During his tenure at Duhok, he worked under experienced managers like Fajr Ibrahim and Thair Ahmed. However, financial difficulties at the club led to unpaid salaries, eventually resulting in his release alongside several other teammates during the latter portion of 2014.
Professional rise in Iraq
Following his time at Duhok, Aymen Hussein transferred to Al-Naft in 2014. His performance during the 2016 to 2017 campaign proved to be a significant breakthrough, as he scored 12 goals in just 10 matches. This output helped his team reach the top of the league standings. Although an injury sidelined him from February until May, Al-Naft finished as runners-up, marking their best result in history.
In August 2017, he signed with the prominent Iraqi club Al-Shorta, scoring in his debut against Karbalaa FC. After a brief period with the Iraqi under-23 national team, he returned to Al-Naft in early 2018. He finished that season with 11 goals in 22 league appearances.
International club stints
Aymen moved to the Tunisian club CS Sfaxien in September 2018 on a three-year deal. Due to paperwork errors, he could not make competitive appearances until early 2019. Struggling to secure consistent playing time, he eventually requested a release, which led to a legal dispute resolved by FIFA in his favor. Returning to Iraq, he joined Al Quwa Al Jawiya in August 2019.
He achieved his best season there, scoring 22 goals and earning the golden boot, which helped lead the club to a league title. Further international stints included joining Umm Salal in Qatar in 2021, where he averaged a goal every other game, and a subsequent move to Al Markhiya. He also spent time with Al Jazira in the United Arab Emirates and Raja CA in Morocco, where he dealt with challenges regarding family relocation.
Recent seasons and national play
In October 2023, Aymen returned to Al Quwa Al Jawiya for another productive stint. He recorded 27 goals in the league campaign and secured his second Iraqi golden boot award. Despite these individual successes, the team finished as runners-up in both the league and the cup competitions behind rivals Al-Shorta.
Moving into 2024, the striker signed a two-year contract with the Qatari club Al Khor. His time there was interrupted by international participation at the Olympic games and a rib injury sustained during an international break. By February 2025, he moved on a loan arrangement to Al-Wakrah to conclude the season. Following this, he joined Al-Karma.
Birthday and age
Aymen Hussein was born on March 22, 1996, which makes Aymen 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Aymen shares the date with 61 other famous people.
