Ahmad Othman

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

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

Early life

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

Career

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

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

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

References

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.