Ahamad Azzawi
Japanese footballer (born 1994)
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Ahamad Azzawi (Japanese: 宇羽井アハマド; Arabic: احمد العزاوي; born 1 November 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Minaa in Iraq Stars League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 1, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Minaa | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | FC Tama | ||
| 2010–2012 | Kanto Daiichi High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | Toin University of Yokohama | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Capalaba FC | ||
| 2017 | Global FC | ||
| 2018–2022 | Al-Kahrabaa SC | ||
| 2022–2023 | Al-Zawraa SC | ||
| 2023–2025 | Newroz SC | ||
| 2025– | Al-Minaa | 7 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 November 2025 | |||
Early life
Azzawi grew up in Tokyo, Japan. He attended Kanto Daiichi High School in Japan. After that, he attended Toin University of Yokohama in Japan. He is a native of Tama, Japan.[1]
Career
In 2016, Azzawi signed for Australian side Capalaba FC. He was the top scorer of the 2016 Brisbane Premier League with twenty-two goals.[2] In 2017, he signed for Filipino side Global FC. In 2018, he signed for Iraqi side Al-Kahrabaa SC. He became the first Japanese player to play for an Iraqi side.[3] He was described as "one of the distinguished talents in the Kahraba team, due to his great skill".[4] In 2022, he signed for Iraqi side Al-Zawraa SC. In 2023, he signed for Iraqi side Newroz SC.
On 9 August 2025, he moved to Al-Minaa, where the club announced his contract with him officially.[5][6]
Style of play
Azzawi mainly operates as a midfielder. He has also operated as a full-back.[7]
Personal life
He has been nicknamed "Ahamad Japanese". He is fluent in English and Japanese. He is of Iraqi descent. He obtained an Iraqi passport.[8]