Nizar Al-Rashdan

Nizar Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Rashdan (; born 23 March 1999) is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Botola Pro club Wydad AC and the Jordan national team.

Club career Al-Rashdan began his senior career with Al-Hussein in the Jordanian Pro League in 2019. On 4 January 2021, he transferred to Al-Faisaly on a 2-year contract. He extended his contract for 2 more season on 11 January 2014 after helping the club win the 2022 Jordanian Pro League, 2021 Jordan FA Cup, and the 2022 Jordan Shield Cup. On 14 January 2023 he went on a half-season loan to the Iraq Stars League club Newroz. On 31 July 2024, Nizar signed with Bahraini Premier League side Al-Khaldiya on a permanent transfer, around US$200 thousand. On 28 July 2025, Al-Rashdan returned to Iraq to join Al-Zawraa for one season, with an option for an additional season. On 8 January 2026, Qatar announced the signing of Al-Rashdan for half a season.

International career Al-Rashdan was first called up to the senior Jordan national team in a friendly 2–0 win over Haiti on 4 September 2021. He was called up to the national team for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. On 29 January 2024, he scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory over Iraq, which qualified his country to the Asian tournament's quarter-final.

International goals At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nizar Al-Rashdan scored for Jordan against Algeria, putting his side ahead during the group-stage encounter. Despite the early advantage, Jordan were unable to hold on, as Algeria rallied to win the match 2–1.

Personal life On 24 November 2022, Al-Rashdan was married in a wedding ceremony in his hometown Irbid attended by thousands of guests. On 5 January 2024, he welcomed his firstborn child.

Honours Al-Faisaly Jordanian Pro League: 2022 Jordan FA Cup: 2021 Jordan Shield Cup: 2022, 2024

Al-Khaldiya Bahraini King's Cup: 2024–25 Khalid Bin Hamad Cup: 2024–25