Mohammad Ismael Kwid (; born 9 April 1956), also known by the kunya Abu Shaker (), is a Syrian

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manager and former player. He led Al-Karamah to various league titles and the

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final.

Managerial career

Early career in Syria and Lebanon

Kwid began his managerial career in 1989 with Maysalon Damascus. He then became the head coach of his hometown club, Al-Karamah U20, leading the team to a youth league title in the 1992–93 season. In 1994–95, he was appointed assistant coach to Anouar Abdul Kader before spending a season in Lebanon with Ahli Sarba. He returned to Al-Karamah as the first-team head coach in 1997, guiding the club to runners-up finishes in both the league and cup competitions in 1998–99. In 1999, he took charge of Shabab Al Sahel, leading them to the

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and

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finals in his first season. He then returned to Al-Karamah, securing another runners-up finish in the 2000–01 season, before making a second stint with Shabab Al Sahel. In 2002, he joined fellow Lebanese club Al-Ahed, finishing as runners-up in both the league and Elite Cup. His first major titles came in the 2003–04 season when he led Al-Ahed to a domestic double, winning the FA Cup and the Federation Cup, while also securing runners-up finishes in the league and Elite Cup. Kwid took charge of the Lebanon national team for a short period, between 19 and 28 November 2003. On 14 July 2004, he was recalled as manager of Lebanon, staying in charge until 2005.

Return to Al-Karamah and Syrian national team

Kwid returned to his hometown club, Al-Karamah, leading them to three consecutive

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titles. During his tenure, he also secured two

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s and one Syrian Super Cup. Additionally, he guided the team to the 2006 AFC Champions League final, where they narrowly lost 3–2 on aggregate to

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. In 2008, he managed the Syrian national team during the third round of World Cup qualification and

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UAE, return to Syria, and further coaching stints

In September 2008, Kwid took charge of the Emirati club Al Dhafra, before returning to Al-Karamah for three consecutive seasons. In 2011, Kwid took charge of Wehdat, before becoming manager of

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in 2012. In 2015, Kwid became the coach of Al Dhafra. He later managed Dibba Al Fujairah, before returning to Al Dhafra.

Return to Syria

In December 2024, Kwid became the head coach of Syria U20 team ahead of the 2025 Asian Cup. In April 2025, he returned as Al-Karamah's head coach after a 14-year absence.

Honours

Manager

Club ; Al-Ahed *

: 2003–04 *

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: 2003–04 ; Al-Karamah *

: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08 *

: 2006–07, 2007–08 * Syrian Super Cup: 2008 Individual * Lebanese Premier League Best Coach: 2002–03, 2003–04

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kwid, Mohammad 1956 births Living people Al-Karamah SC players Syrian football managers Lebanon national football team managers Syria national football team managers Expatriate football managers in Lebanon Syrian expatriate sportspeople in Lebanon Sportspeople from Homs Al Dhafra FC managers Syrian expatriate football managers Expatriate football managers in the United Arab Emirates Expatriate football managers in Jordan Expatriate football managers in Iraq Syrian men's footballers UAE Pro League managers Men's association football players not categorized by position