Ali Kadhim

Ali Kadhim (1949–2018) was an eminent Iraq figure whose career in sports left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Ali exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Ali Kadhim Nassir Al-Tameemi , 1 January 1949 – 2 January 2018) was an Iraqi football striker who played for Iraq in the 1972 AFC Asian Cup & 1976 AFC Asian Cup. He also played for Al Zawraa. He held Iraq's goal record with 36 goals in his time, until Hussein Saeed broke it in 1982. He's the uncle of Iraqi international footballer Ali Adnan Kadhim....

The passing of Ali Kadhim on 2018-01-02 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across Iraq and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.