Yazan Al-Arab
يزن العرب
#5 · Defender · age 29 · (VC)
Defensive leader; Asian Cup 2024 runner-up squad
79
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 46
- Career peak
- 46
- League level
- 74
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 91
- Longevity
- 39
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Al-Arab is the player Sellami trusts to organise Jordan’s defence against superior opposition. His 65 caps, vice-captain status, and run to the 2024 Asian Cup final make him the senior voice in the back line, partnering with whichever centre-back deputy is selected.
Against the gulf in quality Jordan will face in Group J, his job is essentially to keep the deficit manageable — slow Argentina’s build-up, contest every aerial duel, and accept that the team’s structure exists to defend deep and counter through Tamari.
Strengths
- Aerial duels and physical presence
- Leadership — organises Jordan's low block
- Tackling in one-on-one situations
Recent form
Al-Salt regular through the 2025-26 Jordanian Pro League season; ever-present through qualifying.
Started his career as a defensive midfielder before being converted to centre-back in 2019, a switch that coincided with Jordan's rise into AFC's top tier.