Razzaq Farhan Mussa ( ar, رزاق فرحان موسى; born 1 July 1974) is a former Iraqi

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and Olympic athlete who is currently the assistant manager of the

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. Razzaq Farhan is an instinctive goalscorer, whose speed in thought and deed makes up for his size and power. The

Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya ( ar, نادي القوة الجوية الرياضي, lit=Air Force Club) is an Iraqi sports club based in Rusafa District, Baghdad that competes in the Iraqi Premier League, the top-flight of Iraqi football. Founded in 193 ...

forward scored 24 goals in 60 games for the Iraqi national team after making his debut against Lebanon. Farhan has played for several professional clubs, including

Qatar Sports Club Qatar Sports Club ( ar, نادي قطر الرياضي) is a sports club based in Doha, Qatar. It is best known for its football team which competes in the Qatar Stars League. The club was founded in 1961 as a merger of two Qatari football club ...

and Al-Faisaly (Amman). He was also part of the Olympic team in the

2004 Olympic Games The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), ...

, and scored the only goal in a losing semifinal match against

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. Farhan has more than 60 caps and scored 24 goals.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.''

Coaching career

Al-Diwaniya FC

Farhan began his coaching career as an assistant to

Radhi Shenaishil Radhi Shenaishil Swadi ( ar, راضي شنيشل سوادي; born 11 August 1969) is a former Iraqi footballer and former coach of the Iraq national football team, and currently manages Iraq U23. Playing career Radhi Shenaishil was born and ...

club, he worked in the club for almost 2 years. Farhan then went on his first coaching career with Al-Diwaniya FC which started in December 2018. Farhan had a good season compared to the club's bad supplies, In 30 games the club lost 7 games and won 8. Farhan had very impressive scores in some games like drawing with

Al-Zawraa SC Al-Zawraa Sports Club ( ar, نادي الزوراء الرياضي) is an Iraqi sports club based in Utayfia, Karkh District (near Tigris River), Baghdad. Their football team compete in the Iraqi Premier League, the top-flight of Iraqi footba ...

3-3, then winning 3–2 in second round. Also winning

Al-Talaba SC Al-Talaba Sports Club ( ar, نادي الطلبة الرياضي, lit=''Students Sports Club'') is an Iraqi sports club based in Al-Rusafa, Baghdad. Its football team competes in the Iraqi Premier League, the top flight of Iraqi football. Fou ...

2–0, winning 5th place Naft Maysan FC 3–1, and winning 6th place

Al-Karkh SC Al-Karkh Sports Club ( ar, نادي الكرخ الرياضي) is an Iraqi sports club based in Karkh, Baghdad. Its professional football team plays in the Iraqi Premier League, the top tier of the Iraqi football. The club's home stadium is Al-S ...

1–0. Very good home advantage for Farhan which was a reason in renewing the contract for the next season.

Managerial statistics

Honours

Club

Iraqi Premier League The Iraqi Premier League ( ar, الدوري العراقي الممتاز) is the top level of the Iraqi football league system. Contested by 20 clubs, it is operated by the Iraq Football Association (IFA) and operates on a system of promotion ...

**Winner 1 ***1996/97 with

Iraq FA Cup The Iraq FA Cup, known as the Iraq Cup ( ar, كأس العراق) in Arabic, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic Iraqi football. First held in the 1948–49 season for clubs and institutions before returning in 1975–76 ...

**Winner 1 ***1996/97 with

Iraqi Elite Cup The Iraqi Elite Cup ( ar, كأس النخبة العراقي), known officially as the Baghdad Championship ( ar, بطولة بغداد) and previously known as the Mother of all Battles Championship ( ar, بطولة أم المعارك, ''Botola ...

** Winner 2 ***1996 and 1998 with

Iraqi Super Cup The Iraqi Super Cup ( ar, كأس السوبر العراقي), previously called Iraqi Perseverance Cup ( ar, كأس المثابرة العراقي), is Iraqi football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Iraqi Premier ...

**Winner 1 ***1997 with

Bahraini Crown Prince Cup The Bahraini Crown Prince Cup was a Bahraini knockout tournament in men's association football that is played between the top-4 of the Bahraini Premier League in the previous year. The competition was run between 2001 until 2009 and was dominated ...

**Winner 1 ***2005 with Riffa S.C. *

Jordan FA Cup The Jordan FA Cup is Jordan's premier knockout tournament in men's football (soccer), Al-Faisaly have the record for the most FA Cup wins in their history with a total of 21 titles, followed by Al-Wehdat with 11 . Participates in the tournamen ...

**Winner 1 ***2008 with

Al-Faisaly SC (Amman) Al-Faisaly Sports Club ( ar, نادي الفيصلي الرياضي) is a professional football club based in Amman, Jordan, that competes in the Jordanian Pro League, the top flight of Jordanian football. Nicknamed "the Blue Eagles", they w ...

UAE President's Cup The UAE President's Cup, or simply the President Cup, is a football tournament that takes place in United Arab Emirates, between clubs in the UAE Pro League and the UAE First Division League. The winner qualifies for the AFC Champions League. Hi ...

**Winner 1 ***2003 with

Al-Sharjah SCC Sharjah Football Club ( ar, نادي الشارقة لكرة القدم) is an Emirati professional football club based in Sharjah that competes in the UAE Pro League. Their home stadium is Sharjah Stadium. Founded in 1966, it has been the most ...

Country

* 2002 WAFF Champions *4th place in

2004 Athens Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), ...

* 2005 West Asian Games Gold medallist.

References

External links

Profile on Iraqsport
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