Yazid Abu Layla
يزيد أبو ليلى
#1 · Goalkeeper · age 33
Most experienced goalkeeper; first-choice
67
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 42
- Career peak
- 42
- League level
- 68
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 79
- Longevity
- 36
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Abu Layla is the goalkeeper Jordan need to keep them in matches against vastly superior opposition. Against Argentina especially, he can expect 12-15 shots on goal — his shot-stopping and ability to command set-piece situations will be the deciding factor in whether Jordan keep the scoreline respectable.
His Asian Cup pedigree — particularly the penalty heroics — gives Jordan an edge in any potential third-place group match decided by goal difference.
Strengths
- Shot-stopping and reflex saves
- Command of the box on crosses
- Penalty shootout pedigree — Jordan won 2024 Asian Cup QF on penalties with two of his saves
Recent form
Al-Hussein first-choice through 2025-26; ever-present through World Cup qualifying.
His two saves in the 2024 Asian Cup quarter-final penalty shootout against Tajikistan were the moment that effectively launched Jordan's run to the final.