Fajr Ibrahim

Fajr Ibrahim (; born 22 June 1964) is a Syrian football coach and former player.

Club career Fajr started playing in the Syrian League with Al-Wahda team in 1979. He remained with the club until he retired from the playing. He won the Syrian Cup in 1993 with Al-Wahda team and won the title of best left back in 1986 season.

International career Fajr played several international matches with Syria for five years from 1982 until 1987. so he could be ready to replace the manager if the things went wrong.

Widely unpopular with the fans and criticized by the media, Ibrahim is often considered one of the reasons for the Syria national team's poor results after their 2019 Asian Cup exit, citing his lack of achievements, and lack of vision, as some of his weakest traits, although Syria at that time had already in problem before Fajr took charge. However, he has repeatedly and openly refused to resign and has been kept as manager by the Syrian Federation, despite losing to many lesser-ranked and weaker teams, much to the bewilderment of both fans and journalists.

However, the sentiment changed surprisingly during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round. Syria, under the same command of Fajr Ibrahim, surprised the whole qualifiers by topping the group with five straight victories, including two important victories against rising Philippines, and a resounding 2–1 win in the UAE against China. However, he was later replaced by Tunisian coach Nabil Maâloul.

In September 2020, Ibrahim joined newly-promoted club Al-Horgelah. In September 2021, he was appointed as manager of Yemeni national team. In October 2024, he became the head coach of Al-Karamah. In April 2025, he parted ways with the latter by mutual consent, despite leading the league, and was succeeded by Mohammad Kwid.

Managerial statistics

Honours Player Al-Wahda Syrian Cup: 1993 Syrian Super Cup: 1993

Manager Al-Shorta Syrian Premier League: 2011–12

Syria Nehru Cup: 2007 and 2009 as a runner-up

Individual 1985–86 Syrian League: Best Left Back of the season