
- 8Caps
- 1International goals
- 23AgeBorn 12 Jul 2003
- IF ElfsborgClubSince 2021
- Svenska CupenLeague
- IraqNational team
The shape of him
Ahmed Qasem is a 23-year-old midfielder at IF Elfsborg and a Iraq international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Career journey
2025 – 2026Nashville SC
2025 – 2026Sweden U21
2026 – 2027Nashville SC
2026 – 2027Iraq
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Iraq | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Nashville SC | 30 | 4 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Sweden U21 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Nashville SC | 56 | 3 |
| 2023 – 2025 | IF Elfsborg | 66 | 7 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Sweden U19 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 – 2023 | IF Elfsborg | 18 | 2 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Motala | 29 | 4 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Ahmed Qasem
- Date of birth
- 12 Jul 2003 (23)
- Nationality
Iraq- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- IEIF Elfsborg
- Joined
- 18 Jan 2021
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