
Akam Hashem
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Aug 16, 1998 (27)
Left
6'1"
179 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
This season
Overall Grades by game
This season
Matches
No matches scheduled
News
Ten clearances during 5-0 loss
Hashem logged 10 clearances, one tackle won and one block during Iraq's 5-0 loss Friday against Senegal.
Analysis: For the World Cup, Iraq's defense has been regularly tested, and it is evident in how many times Hashem cleared the ball during the group-stage games. During each of his appearances, he logged more than five clearances. For the category, Hashem updated his high Friday and finishes with 25 total. During the tournament, he also recorded two interceptions, one tackle won and one shot.
Makes nine clearances in loss
Hashem recorded one tackle (zero won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus France.
Analysis: Hashem was the most active member of a back four, with his 62 accurate passes and nine clearances leading the squad during Monday's defeat. The result left Iraq virtually eliminated from the World Cup, but the defender will likely have one more chance to produce in a more favorable clash against Senegal. He's currently averaging 7.5 clearances and 1.0 interceptions per contest.
Explore more players

Alex Freeman

Aymeric Laporte

Daniel Muñoz

Keito Nakamura
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare