Ahamad Azzawi

Ahamad Azzawi (; ; born 1 November 1994) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Minaa in Iraq Stars League.

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.

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. 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. He was described as "one of the distinguished talents in the Kahraba team, due to his great skill". 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.

Style of play

Azzawi mainly operates as a midfielder. He has also operated as a full-back.

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.