Ahmad Othman (born 1 June 1999) is a Syrian footballer who plays as a striker for Wellington Marist.

Ahmad Othman
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-06-01) 1 June 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Syria
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2018 Wellington Olympic
2018–2019 Tasman United 16 (8)
2019–2020 Wellington Phoenix Reserves 15 (6)
2020–2021 Hawke's Bay United 13 (3)
2022 North Wellington 16 (4)
2023– Wellington Marist
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Othman was born in 1999 in Syria. He attended Wellington High School in New Zealand.[1]

Career

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Othman started his career with New Zealand side Wellington Olympic. In 2018, he signed for New Zealand side Tasman United. In 2019, he signed for New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix Reserves. In 2020, he signed for New Zealand side Hawke's Bay United. In 2022, he signed for New Zealand side North Wellington. In 2023, he signed for New Zealand side Wellington Marist.

Style of play

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Othman mainly operates as a midfielder. He has been described as "while he has been shining as an attacking midfielder, Othman, is happy play any role".[2]

Personal life

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Othman has a brother. He moved to New Zealand at the age of sixteen.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Syrian refugee Ahmad Othman prospers on New Zealand football fields". stuff.co.nz.
  2. ^ "Hawke's Bay United footballer's inspirational life story". hbapp.co.nz.
  3. ^ "Berhampore - best spot in New Zealand". Dominion Post. ProQuest 2674935452.