Ali Hussein Rehema Al-Mutairi (, born on 8 August 1985) is an Iraqi former footballer. He has represented the Iraq national football team. Career Since playing every minute of Iraq's title-winning campaign at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Ali Rehema has established his status as one of the team's defensive stalwarts. He held on to his regular place during Iraq's failed 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa qualifying bid, starting seven of the team's eight games. After playing for Al Talaba, Al Quwa Al Jawiya and Arbil FC, Rehema earned his first international move when he was signed by Libyan giants Al-Ahly in 2007. After spending a season with the Tripoli-based club, he was attracted to Qatari outfits Al Wakra, where he continues to play. Aside from shoring up the Iraqi defence, Rehema can also play the role as the defensive midfielder in their 4-5-1 formation, protecting the back four while launching counter-attacks from deep. Rehema announced his retirement from international football, citing his reason to allow younger players the opportunity to represent the Iraqi national team. International goals Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.. Honours Club Iraqi Premier League 2004-2005 with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 2006-2007 with Erbil SC 2017-2018 with Al-Zawraa Iraq FA Cup 2003 with Talaba SC Iraqi Super Cup 2002 with Talaba SC 2017 with Al-Zawraa Country Iraq National football team 2005 West Asian Games Gold medallist. 2006 Asian Games Silver medallist. 2007 Asian Cup: winner 21st Arabian Gulf Cup: runner-up Individual Soccer Iraq Team of the Decade: 2010–2019 See also List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps References External links Player profile - doha-2006.com Iraqi expatriate footballers 1985 births Living people Iraqi footballers Iraq international footballers 2007 AFC Asian Cup players 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2011 AFC Asian Cup players AFC Asian Cup-winning players Al-Wakrah SC players Expatriate footballers in Qatar Iraqi expatriate sportspeople in Qatar Sportspeople from Baghdad Association football central defenders Association football midfielders Asian Games medalists in football Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games FIFA Century Club Qatar Stars League players Asian Games silver medalists for Iraq Medalists at the 2006 Asian Games