Driven by determination, resolve, and an unwavering will, Salah Al-Din Sabah Ismail has carved out a remarkable journey, becoming a prominent name in university and local football. A passionate young man with boundless ambitions and a clear vision for his future, football has been an integral part of his life since childhood. Among the young students of the College of Education for the Humanities at the University of Kerbala, Salah Al-Din stands out as asymbol of perseverance and trustworthiness.
His Background
• Birthplace: Kerbala, from a completely sports-oriented family.
• Born: 1998
• Academic Status: Fourth-year student at the University of Kerbala, College of Education forthe Humanities, Department of English.
• Current Club: Al-Hindiya Sports Club
• Position: Central midfield, attacking midfielder, winger
His Club Participation
• 2014: Youth player at Al-Hudood Club
• 2015: Youth player at Al-Kahrabaa Club
• 2016: Player for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Club
• 2017: Player for Al-Kadhimiya Club (Premier League)
• 2018: Player for Al-Zaafaraniya Club (Premier League)
• 2019: Player for Al-Jinsiyah Club (Premier League)
• 2021: Player for Al-Badeer Club (Diwaniyah)
• 2022: Player for Al-Usra Club (Kerbala)
• 2023: Player for Al-Hindiya Club
• 2024: Player for Babel Club
• 2025: Player for Al-Hindiya Club
His Achievements
• Runner-Up: Iraqi League with Al-Kahrabaa’s youth team.
• Top Scorer: Iraqi League with Al-Kahrabaa’s youth team.
• Qualification to Division 1 Finals:
o With Babylon Club, securing the Governorate Championship title.
o With Al-Badeer Club, winning the Governorate Championship.
o With Al-Usra Club in Kerbala, advancing to the regional qualifiers for Division 1.
• Youth Achievements:
o Champion in the youth categories with Al-Hudood.
o Runner-Up Top Scorer with Al-Hudood’s youth team.
• National Recognition: Selected for the Iraqi National U-17 Team (2015–2016).
• Top Scorer: Iraqi universities with KerbalaUniversity (2023–2024).
o Achieved first place in the Middle Euphrates region and fourth place among Iraqi universities.
• Best Player: For the second consecutive year with Kerbala University.
o Reached the finals for the second year in a row (2024–2025).
o Achieved second place in the Middle Euphrates region.
o Qualified for the Iraqi Universities Championship finals scheduled for February this year.
