Munaf Younus

Munaf Younus is a 29-year-old central defender at Al Shorta, rated 13.6 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (68.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.01 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Younus.

On the season, Younus graded 5 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 2.012 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Younus, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 14. At 29 Younus is in his prime years, and a market index of 0.3 reflects that trajectory.

13.6

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

4.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

68.3%

Minutes

a regular starter

2.01

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Al Shorta finished 4th of 8 · a mid-table side

2.01

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.01 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 6 appearances.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 68.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 13.6 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.01 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %68.3%

Available fixtures8 of 8

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.012

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 22–27 (~1), then tapers with age. At 29, Younus sits on 0.3, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Younus's projected Rating — 13.6 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Iraq with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0—

Passing

Assists0—

Defending

Tackles3—

Interceptions3—

Blocks5—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

About Munaf Younus

Munaf Younus is a 29-year-old centre-back who plays for Al Shorta, born on November 16, 1996. He is from Iraq.

This season

In the current season, Munaf Younus has made 6 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 492 minutes, averaging a 6.03 match rating over his last 3 rated games.

Recent matches

December 22, 2025: 0-5 loss at home vs Al-Ahli Jeddah (90 minutes, 5.6 rating)
November 25, 2025: 0-4 loss away at Al-Hilal Saudi FC (87 minutes, 6.3 rating)
October 20, 2025: 1-4 loss at home vs Al-Ittihad FC (90 minutes, 6.2 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Munaf Younus at 13.6 with a Season form score of 4.9. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 3 career titles — among them the Iraqi League and the Gulf Cup of Nations. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 2 recorded seasons, Munaf Younus has totalled 12 club appearances with 0 goals and 1 assist for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 7 appearances for Al Shorta.

On the international stage, Munaf Younus has represented Iraq — 26 caps and 1 goal in our records.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.