Ali Olwan

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Ali Olwan
Olwan playing for Jordan at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Personal information
Full name Ali Iyad Ali Olwan[1]
Date of birth (2000-03-26) 26 March 2000
Place of birth Amman, Jordan[1]
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Al-Sailiya
Number 18
Youth career
Al-Wehdat
Al-Jazeera
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2022 Al-Jazeera (13)
2022–2024 Al-Shamal 42 (9)
2024 → Al-Khor (loan) 6 (4)
2024–2025 Selangor 10 (2)
2025–2026 Al-Karma 11 (5)
2026– Al-Sailiya 2 (0)
International career‡
2020– Jordan 67 (30)
Medal record
Representing  Jordan
Men's football
AFC Asian Cup
Runner-up2023 QatarTeam
FIFA Arab Cup
Runner-up2025 QatarTeam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 February 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 06:22, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

Ali Iyad Ali Olwan (Arabic: علي إياد علي علوان; born 26 March 2000) is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya and the Jordan national team.[3]

Club career

Early career

Olwan was a product of Amman based clubs Al-Wehdat and later Al-Jazeera. In July 2020, he was promoted to Al-Jazeera's first time at the age of 18.[4][5]

Al-Shamal

In January 2022, Olwan joined Qatar Stars League club Al-Shamal in a 2.5 years contract for a reported transfer fee of €200,000.[6]

Selangor

Following his expiring contract with Al-Shamal, Olwan moved abroad to Malaysia and joined Malaysia Super League club Selangor on 5 August 2024.[7] On 14 September, Olwan scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 league win over Kuching City.[8] During the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two fixture against Korean giants Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on 23 October 2024, Olwan scored a goal to secure a 2–1 win for Selangor.

Al-Karma

On 25 July 2025, Olwan joined Iraq Stars League club Al-Karma on a one-year $450,000 contract, with an option for an additional season.[9]

Al-Sailiya

On 24 January 2025, Olwan returned to Qatar to join Al-Sailiya.[10]

International career

On 12 November 2020, Olwan made his international debut with Jordan national team in a goalless friendly draw against Iraq.

On 4 September 2021, Olwan scored his first international goal against Bahrain at the Bahrain National Stadium. On 6 October 2021, Olwan scored his first professional career hat-trick in a 4–0 win against Malaysia at the Amman International Stadium. A month later, Olwan participated in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, reaching the quarter-finals with Jordan.[11]

In January 2024, Olwan was named in Jordan's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup that reached the final.[12] He started in all three group stage games and then in two knockout stage games against Iraq and Tajikistan, before missing out the semi-finals due to yellow card accumulation.[13] Despite having no goals during the competition, Olwan's ability to hold the ball and dribble in tight spaces made him a threat to the opponent's defense, liberating spaces for his teammates to score.[14]

On 5 June 2025, he netted his second international hat-trick in a 3–0 away win over Oman during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, securing his nation's first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup.[15][16]

On 17 May 2026, Olwan was named in Jordan's 30-men preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[17] On 2 June, he was selected in the final 26-man squad for the tournament.[18] Later that month, on 16 June, he scored his country's first-ever World Cup goal, equalizing against Austria in what ultimately ended as a 3–1 defeat.[19]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 5 February 2026.[20]

Information regarding Olwan's career in the Jordanian Pro League is scarce.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Continental[b] Other[c] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Al-Shamal 2021–22 Qatar Stars League 113—10——123
2022–23 Qatar Stars League 203—10——213
2023–24 Qatar Stars League 123————123
Al-Khor (loan) 2023–24 Qatari Second Division 64—10——74
Total 4913003000005213
Selangor 2024–25 Malaysia Super League 102—106122195
Al-Karma 2025–26 Iraq Stars League 112————112
Al-Sailiya 2025–26 Qatar Stars League 20————20
Total 23400106122327
Career total 7217004061228420

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Jordan 2024 15[a] 6
2025 12[b] 12
2026 4[c] 1
Total3119
  1. Six appearances in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, four appearances with four goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification second round, and five appearances with two goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification third round.
  2. Two appearances and three goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification third round. Six appearances and six goals in the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
  3. Two appearances and one goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


Scores and results list Jordan's goal tally first.[3]
List of international goals scored by Ali Olwan
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1. 4 September 2021Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain Bahrain1–02–1Friendly
2.6 October 2021Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan Malaysia1–04–0
3.3–0
4.4–0
5.28 January 2022New York University Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates New Zealand1–03–1
6.3–1
7.8 June 2022Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait   Nepal1–02–02023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
8.14 June 2022 Kuwait1–03–0
9.19 June 2023Stadion Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria Jamaica2–12–1Friendly
10.5 January 2024Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar Qatar2–12–1
11.21 March 2024Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan2–03–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
12.26 March 2024Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan Pakistan5–07–0
13.6 June 2024 Tajikistan1–03–0
14.11 June 2024KSU Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia1–12–1
15.29 August 2024Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan North Korea1–12–1Friendly
16.2–1
17.15 October 2024 Oman2–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
18.4–0
19.5 June 2025Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman Oman1–03–0
20.2–0
21.3–0
22.9 September 2025Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan Dominican Republic1–03–0Friendly
23.14 October 2025Arena Kombëtare, Tirana, Albania Albania2–42–4
24.3 December 2025Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar United Arab Emirates1–01–22025 FIFA Arab Cup
25.6 December 2025Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar Kuwait3–13–1
26.9 December 2025Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar Egypt3–03–0
27.12 December 2025Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar Iraq1–01–02025 FIFA Arab Cup
28.18 December 2025Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar Morocco1–12–32025 FIFA Arab Cup
29.2–1
30.16 June 2026Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States Austria1–11–32026 FIFA World Cup

Honours

Selangor

Jordan

Individual

  • FIFA Arab Cup Golden Boot: 2025

References

  1. "Ali Olwan". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. "FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021: List of players: Jordan" (PDF). FIFA. 4 December 2021. p. 5. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  3. "Ali Olwan". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  4. "في حوار خاص لـ " الملاعب " .. مهاجم الجزيرة علي علوان يكشف قصة مغادرته الوحدات ومشاكل الجزيرة ومنتخب " النشامى " !! صور وفيديو". almeedansport.com (in Arabic). 13 July 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. "الجزيرة يوضح موقفه من احتراف علي علوان" (in Arabic). Koora. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. "الموافقة على انتقال علي علوان لنادٍ خليجي". royalnews.tv (in Arabic). 14 December 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. "Ali Olwan #IsRed". selangorfc.com. Selangor FC. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  8. Azharie, Farah (14 September 2024). "Red Giants trample Kuching 4-0". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  9. "مصادر عراقية: علي علوان ينضم إلى الكرمة العراقي بعقد ضخم للموسم الجديد". royanews.tv (in Arabic). Roya News. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  10. "هداف كأس العرب يعزز هجوم السيلية القطري لتعويض الجزائري بن يطو". aljazeera.net (in Arabic). Al-Jazeera. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  11. "استدعاء شرارة إلى المنتخب بعد إصابة العوضات بكورونا". هلا.جو (in Arabic). 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  12. "قائمة النشامى لنهائيات كأس آسيا 🇯🇴" [Al-Nashama list for the Asian Cup Finals 🇯🇴]. Twitter (in Arabic). Jordan Football Association. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  13. "Jordan reach final of Asian Cup after historic win against South Korea". The Guardian. 6 February 2024.
  14. "علي علوان يجني ثمار التألق الآسيوي مع "النشامى" بعقد احترافي جديد". alaraby.co.uk (in Arabic). 1 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  15. "Ali Olwan hits hat-trick as Jordan blank Oman". Oman Observer. 5 June 2025.
  16. "Jordan qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup for first time". Roya News. 5 June 2025.
  17. "Al Tamari Jordan's preliminary squad". www.fifa.com. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  18. "The Jordanian national team's squad for the 2026 World Cup finals has been announced – Video". royanews.com. 2 June 2026.
  19. Emons, Michael (17 June 2026). "Austria 3–1 Jordan". BBC Sport.
  20. Ali Olwan at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  21. BERNAMA (23 February 2025). "Selangor End 10-Year Wait By Lifting Challenge Cup After Gunning Down PDRM FC 7-0". BERNAMA. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  22. "Qatar defeat Jordan to win AFC Asian Cup final: Host nation scores three penalties to secure trophy". cbssports.com.