Yazan Al-Arab
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Jan 31, 1996 (30)
Left
6'1"
192 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Busy defensively in loss
Al-Arab had one tackle (one won), two clearances and six interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Argentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Analysis: Al-Arab was busy defensively, but that was to be expected given the massive gap in talent between the two teams. Even though Jordan lost all three World Cup games, Al-Arab posted decent defensive stats. In three games playing the full 90, the FC Seoul defender racked up 19 clearances, 11 interceptions and five tackles.
Anchors defense in loss
Al-Arab generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Algeria.
Analysis: Al-Arab contributed five clearances, one block and one interception across his 90 minutes in Monday's 1-2 defeat to Algeria, operating as the central figure in Jordan's back three and completing 20 passes while winning three duels against an Algerian attack that generated 17 shot attempts and eventually found the net twice from corners. His reading of the game, aerial strength and ability to organize the backline under sustained pressure make him Jordan's most important defensive player, and his performances across both group games confirmed his status as the undisputed leader of this Jordanian defensive generation.
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