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Jordanian Teen Footballer Mu'tasim Al Taweel Killed in Amman Vehicle Crash

The 16‑year‑old was hit while in the Bayader Wadi Al Seer district of Amman, prompting condolences from his former clubs.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:56:48 GMT

Jordanian teenage footballer Mu'tasim Iyad Hamza Al Taweel, 16, died after being hit by a vehicle in Amman's Bayader Wadi Al Seer area, Gulf News reported on 6 October 2026.

Al Taweel had previously played in the youth ranks of Al Ahli Club before moving to Al Hussein Irbid, where he was regarded as a promising prospect. Al Ahli posted a statement on its official Facebook page mourning the loss, describing him as a member of its under‑18 team and extending condolences to his family and the wider sporting community.

The accident sparked an outpouring of sympathy from former teammates, clubs and supporters across Jordan, who expressed grief at the sudden death of a player who had represented two of the country's established clubs.

Key facts

• Mu'tasim Iyad Hamza Al Taweel was 16 years old at the time of his death. (gulfnews.com)
• He was struck by a vehicle in the Bayader Wadi Al Seer area of Amman. (gulfnews.com)
• Al Taweel had played for Al Ahli Club's youth team and later for Al Hussein Irbid. (gulfnews.com)
• Al Ahli Club issued a condolence statement on its Facebook page. (gulfnews.com)

Sources

• [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Jordanian Teenage Footballer Mu'tasim Al Taweel Dies in Tragic Amman Accident”