Aref Al-Haj

Aref Haitham Aref Al Haj Mohammad (; born 28 May 2001) is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Jordanian Pro League side Al-Hussein and the Jordan national team.

Club career Al-Sareeh Born in Irbid, Aref is a youth product of Al-Sareeh.

Jabal Al-Mukaber (loan) Following his promotion to Al-Sareeh's first team, he was loaned out to Palestinian club Jabal Al-Mukaber, where he became one of the main contributors to their 2023 West Bank Premier League title.

Al-Faisaly (loan) Jordanian clubs such as Al-Wehdat and Al-Hussein were interested in Aref Al-Haj, following the relegation of Al-Sareeh from the Jordanian first tier. However, on 12 July 2023, Aref Al-Haj signed a season-long loan deal with Al-Faisaly SC.

He was a contributor to Al-Faisaly's first-ever AFC Champions League win, by scoring in the 85 minute mark against Al-Sadd.

Aref Al-Haj finished his loan tenure with 9 goals and 10 assists.

Al-Hussein On 16 July 2024, Aref Al-Haj signed a permanent contract with Al-Hussein.

International career Al-Haj was a youth international for Jordan, having represented the Jordanian under-23 team at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup that took place in Qatar. In December 2023, Al-Haj was included in the Jordan national team for the preliminary 30-man squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. However, he failed to make the cut.

Playing style Aref Al-Haj has been described as a technically proficient player, noted for his close control, passing ability, and finishing. He is capable of playing at an advanced role on the right, in behind a central striker or as a part of a front two.

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Honours Jabal Al-Mukaber West Bank Premier League: 2022–23 Al-Faisaly Jordan Shield Cup: 2023