Jordan
Nashama

Jordan’s attack is built around speed, directness and the individual brilliance of Al-Taamari. The system prioritises rapid transitions — winning the ball deep and exploiting space quickly before opponents can reorganise.

• Counter-attack at pace through Al-Taamari and Al-Naimat on the wings, stretching defences wide
• Direct vertical passes to find the forward quickly after winning possession
• Set-piece delivery as a genuine weapon — Jordan score a significant number of goals from dead-ball situations
• The No.10 zone (Al-Taamari) operates with freedom to drift inside and combine, creating 2v1 situations in half-spaces
• Patience in possession when ahead; willingness to drop deep and absorb pressure before transitioning

Defensively, Sellami’s Jordan are organised, compact and disciplined. The team is designed to be difficult to break down, forcing opponents wide and limiting central space. They defend with the entire team — a true collective effort.

• Mid-block defensive structure — sitting between the lines at 4–4–2 shape when out of possession
• Double pivot of Ayed and Abu Taha screens the back four, breaking up play before it reaches danger zones
• Wide midfielders press back quickly, maintaining compactness and denying crossing lanes
• Yazan Al-Arab at centre-back provides commanding leadership — experienced and vocal across the defensive line
• Ability to hold a lead — Jordan went five matches unbeaten in the Arab Cup conceding only two goals in open play