Introduction
Marwan Hussein Al-Ajeeli (Arabic: مروان حسين العجيلي , born 26 January 1992 in Baghdad, Iraq) is an Iraqi footballer who plays as a Centre forward for Al-Shorta in the Iraqi Premier League and the Iraq. His nickname is Cavani of iraq.
Club career
Early life
Marwan At the age of 16, he got his playing Youth career off to a dream start when he was discovered with Iraqi powerhouses Al-Zawraa.
Al-Zawraa
In 2009 at the age of 18, Marwan Hussein Playing for the first time with Al-Zawraa. He helped Al-Zawraa won with the Iraqi League 2010–11.
Al-Shorta
In the summer of 2014. a move to club Al-Shorta.
Al-Khaleej
In the summer of 2015. Marwan signed contract with the Saudi Premier League club Al-Khaleej. He played 6 times (425) minute for League and cup and scoring 2 goals and 2 assist. in october Injury then ended his contract.
Al-Shorta
In jan 2016 signed contract to his former Al-Shorta.
International club statistics
With Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta played (580) minute in AFC Cup scoring 5 goals.
International career
He made his senior international debut in a friendly match against North Korea national football team on 21 February 2014. Marwan participated in few minutes and hasn't played a full match.
International statistics
Marwan played for team U-22 and U-23 (679) minute scoring 5 goals.
Iraq national under-23 team goals
- Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 January 2014 |  Seeb Stadium, Muscat |  Saudi Arabia | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2013 AFC U-22 Championship |
| 2. | 12 January 2014 | Seeb Stadium, Muscat | Saudi Arabia | 3–0 | 3–1 | 2013 AFC U-22 Championship |
| 3. | 14 January 2014 | Seeb Stadium, Muscat |  Uzbekistan | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2013 AFC U-22 Championship |
| 4. | 16 January 2014 | Royal Oman Stadium, Muscat |  China PR | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2013 AFC U-22 Championship |
| 5. | 21 September 2014 |  Goyang Stadium, Goyang |  Kuwait | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2014 Asian Games |
Style of play
Marwan is somewhat the Uruguayan Edinson Cavani, a physically strong, and aggressive striker with good technique, tactical intelligence, and very confident in going at opponents, and ability to score impressive goals, in the air and with his both feet from anywhere on the pitch, has been described as a "modern striker".
Honours
Club
- Al-Zawraa
- Iraqi Premier League: 2010–11
International
- 2015 AFC Asian Cup: Fourth Place
- Iraq Youth team
- 2014 AFC U-22 Championship: Winner
- Football at the 2014 Asian Games: Third Place
Individual
- 2014–15 Iraqi Premier League: top scorer (15 goals)
- 2014–15 Iraqi Premier League: Team of the Season