Anzor Nadim Rashad Nafash (; born 2 November 1978) is a professional

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coach and former player who played as a

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. Born in the

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to a Russian father and a Jordanian mother, Nafash became a Jordanian citizen through

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. Between 2002–03, he appeared in four matches for the Jordan national team.

Early life

Nafash was born in the

, Soviet Union to a Russian father and a Jordanian mother. He obtained Jordanian citizenship in order to represent the Jordan national team.

Managerial career

On 16 January 2020, Nafash was appointed head coach of Al-Ahli.

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* 1978 births Footballers from Nalchik Living people Russian people of Jordanian descent Jordanian people of Russian descent Russian men's footballers Jordanian men's footballers Naturalized citizens of Jordan Men's association football midfielders PFC Spartak Nalchik players Al Ahli SC (Amman) players FK Sutjeska Nikšić players FC SKA Rostov-on-Don players FC Lukhovitsy players FC Avangard Kursk players Jordanian Pro League players Jordan men's international footballers Russian expatriate men's footballers Jordanian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Serbia and Montenegro Russian expatriate sportspeople in Serbia and Montenegro Jordanian expatriate sportspeople in Serbia and Montenegro Association football coaches Russian football managers Jordanian football managers Al Ahli SC (Amman) managers Jordanian Pro League managers {{Jordan-footy-bio-stub