Aymen Hussein became the world's top international scorer after family tragedy
After losing his father to Al-Qaeda and his brother to ISIS, the Iraqi striker considered quitting football entirely to support his family.
In 2024, Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein recorded more international goals than any other player in the world. He scored 14 times in just 16 appearances for his national team, including nine goals during the qualifying campaign that returned Iraq to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. His success on the pitch stands in stark contrast to a childhood defined by the violence of conflict.
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