George Mourad
George Mourad (Arabic: جورج مراد; born 18 September 1982)[3] is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Mourad represented both Sweden and Syria internationally.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 September 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Beirut, Lebanon[1] | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Västra Frölunda | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2003 | Västra Frölunda | 58 | (13) |
| 2004–2008 | IFK Göteborg | 68 | (14) |
| 2006 | → Brescia (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2008–2010 | Willem II | 36 | (4) |
| 2010 | Tromsø | 25 | (8) |
| 2011 | Portimonense | 5 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Mes Kerman | 9 | (1) |
| 2012 | Syrianska FC | 18 | (2) |
| 2013 | Qingdao Jonoon | 13 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Örgryte IS[2] | 61 | (17) |
| 2017 | Utsiktens BK | 23 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Sweden | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 | Syria | 5 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
After playing for Västra Frölunda IF, he joined IFK Göteborg in 2004 and scored seven goals in his debut season in Allsvenskan. In 2005, he had a disappointing season with only three goals in Allsvenskan. He then signed a six-month loan contract for Italian Serie B side Brescia on 31 January 2006. After a trial, Mourad was granted a contract on 11 January 2008 at the Dutch club Willem II. He has played for the Sweden national football team. As of 1 February 2010, Mourad left Willem II after dissolving his contract.[4] Mourad signed a one-year contract with Tromsø IL on 11 March 2010.
Mourad transferred to Chinese Super League side Qingdao Jonoon in February 2013.[5]
International career
Mourad was born in Lebanon,[1] and is of Assyrian descent, but was raised in Sweden. He played for Swedish youth teams, and a friendly for the Sweden national football team, before switching to the Syrian Arab Federation for Football.
He played his first official cap in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament for Syria against Tajikistan on 23 July 2011, thereby eliminating the possibility of playing for Sweden ever again. His international debut for the Syrian national team was in a friendly against Iraq in Arbil on 29 June 2011.[6]
In a controversial decision, FIFA disqualified Syria from the 2014 World Cup qualifiers for fielding Mourad, who previously represented Sweden in a U-21 UEFA qualifying tournament in 2003,[7] without seeking the administrative approval of FIFA for the switch. Tajikistan replaced Syria in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers as of 19 August 2011. Syrian Arab Federation for Football president Farouq Sarriyeh announced he would petition CAS to overturn the FIFA ban.[8]
Appearances in major competitions
| Team | Competition | Category | Appearances | Goals | Team Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sub | |||||
 Syria | FIFA World Cup 2014 Qualifying | Senior | 1 | 0 | 1 | Second qualifying round |
Goals for senior national team
- Scores and results table. Syria's goal tally first:
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23 July 2011 | King Abdullah Stadium, Amman, Jordan |  Tajikistan | 2–1 | 2–1 | FIFA World Cup 2014 Qualifying |
Career statistics
Last update 17 July 2012
| Club performance | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Norway | League | Norwegian Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
| 2010 | Tromsø | Tippeligaen | 25 | 8 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 8 |
| Portugal | League | Taça de Portugal | Europe | Total | ||||||
| 2010–11 | Portimonense | Primeira Liga | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Iran | League | Hazfi Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2011–12 | Mes Kerman | Iran Pro League | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 11 | 1 |
| Sweden | League | Svenska Cupen | Europe | Total | ||||||
| 2012 | Syrianska | Allsvenskan | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 19 | 3 |
| Total | Norway | 25 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | |
| Portugal | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Iran | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Sweden | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 57 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 13 | ||
References
- Player profile on Soccerway. Retrieved on 2017-09-25
- George Mourad klar för Örgryte Gp.se. Retrieved on 2013-08-09.
- Mourad, George —. Svenskfotboll.se (18 September 1982). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
- Archived 7 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine Willem II breekt met Mourad – Voetbal | Het laatste voetbalnieuws leest u op Telesport.nl van De Telegraaf [Voetbal]. Telegraaf.nl (31 January 2010). Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
- 瑞超高中锋确认将签约中能 叙利亚曾因他受重罚 sohu.com (27 February 2013). Retrieved on 2013-03-02
- Debut – för Syrien | Internationellt | Fotboll | Sportbladet | Aftonbladet. Aftonbladet.se. Retrieved on 2011-07-05.
- http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=69855/profile/index.html
- "Syria disqualified by FIFA over ineligible player". Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
External links
- George Mourad at Soccerway