Younis Mahmoud

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Younis Mahmoud's achievements place him among Asia's greatest footballers. His record of scoring in four different AFC Asian Cup editions is unmatched, and his leadership in 2007 delivered Iraq's first continental title during a time of national crisis. He is Iraq's most-capped player and third-highest scorer, and his Ballon d'Or nomination in 2007 remains a historic first for his country. In Qatar, his three top scorer awards as a foreign player stand as a testament to his consistency. His transition to FA president in 2026 underscores his enduring influence on Iraqi football.

AwardsYounis Mahmoud's trophy cabinet is led by the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, where he captained Iraq to their first title, won the Golden Boot as top scorer, and was named Most Valuable Player. He also won the WAFF Championship in 2002 and a gold medal at the 2005 West Asian Games. In the Qatar Stars League, he achieved the rare feat of three top scorer awards, a record for a foreign player. His individual excellence was recognized with a 29th-place finish in the 2007 Ballon d'Or, the only Iraqi ever nominated.

Honours & Distinctions

Iraq's Most-Capped Player

Iraq Football Association·2016

Record for most appearances for the Iraq national team.

Iraq's Third-Highest Goal Scorer

Iraq Football Association·2016

Ranked third in all-time goals for Iraq.

Only Player to Score in Four AFC Asian Cup Editions

AFC·2015

Scored in 2004, 2007, 2011, and 2015.

Only Iraqi Ballon d'Or Nominee

France Football·2007

Finished 29th in Ballon d'Or voting.

IFFHS Legend

IFFHS·2024

Recognized as a legend by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics.

President of Iraq Football Association

Iraq Football Association·2026

Elected on May 23, 2026.

Rankings & Lists

#29th

Ballon d'Or

France Football·2007

#Legend

IFFHS Legends List

IFFHS·2024

Records & Feats

Only player to score in four AFC Asian Cup editions

Career Milestone·2015

Scored in 2004, 2007, 2011, and 2015.

Only foreign player with three Qatar Stars League top scorer awards

Career Milestone·2010s

Won the top scorer title three times in Qatar.

Only Iraqi Ballon d'Or nominee

Historic First·2007

Finished 29th in 2007 Ballon d'Or.