Humam Tariq

{{Infobox football biography

| fullname = Humam Tariq Faraj Naoush

| image = Humam Tariq.jpg

| image_size = 140

| caption = Humam Tariq at Iranian club Esteghlal at 2019 AFC Champions League

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|2|10|df=y}}

| birth_place = Baghdad, Iraq

| height = 1.71 m

| position = Winger, Attacking midfielder

| currentclub = Al-Talaba SC

| clubnumber = 88

| youthyears1 = 2006–2007

| youthclubs1 = Al-Zawraa

| youthyears2 = 2007–2010

| youthclubs2 = Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

| years1 = 2010–2014

| years2 = 2014–2016

| years3 = 2014–2015

| years4 = 2015–2016

| years5 = 2016–2018

| years6 = 2018–2019

| years7 = 2019–2020

| years8 = 2020–2021

| years9 = 2021–2022

| years10 = 2022–2023

| years11 = 2023–2024

| years12 = 2024–

| clubs1 = Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

| clubs2 = Al-Ahli

| clubs3 = → Al Dhafra (loan)

| clubs4 = → Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (loan)

| clubs5 = Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

| clubs6 = Esteghlal

| clubs7 = Ismaily

| clubs8 = Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

| clubs9 = Al-Ahly Benghazi

| clubs10 = Muaither

| clubs11 = Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

| clubs12 = Al-Talaba SC

| caps1 = 46

| caps2 = 0

| caps3 = 20

| caps4 = 14

| caps5 = 53

| caps6 = 14

| caps7 = 8

| caps8 = 12

| caps9 =

| caps10 = 11

| caps11 =

| caps12 =

| goals1 = 4

| goals2 = 0

| goals3 = 2

| goals4 = 2

| goals5 = 6

| goals6 = 2

| goals7 = 2

| goals8 = 3

| goals9 =

| goals10 = 2

| goals11 =

| goals12 =

| nationalyears1 = 2012–2013

| nationalyears2 = 2012–2016

| nationalyears3 = 2012–

| nationalteam1 = Iraq U20

| nationalteam2 = Iraq U23

| nationalteam3 = Iraq

| nationalcaps1 = 13

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalcaps2 = 15

| nationalgoals2 = 5

| nationalcaps3 = 74

| nationalgoals3 = 3

| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry | {{IRQ}}}}

| ntupdate = 14 April 2023

| club-update = 27 April 2020

}}

Humam Tariq Faraj Naoush ({{langx|ar|همام طارق فرج نعوش}}; born 10 February 1994) is an Iraqi professional footballer who plays for Al-Talaba SC and the Iraq national team as winger. He also played for Esteghlal F.C. between 2018 and 2019. Tariq has long been considered one of Iraq's most talented footballers. He has represented Iraq at Under-19, Under-20, Under-22, Under-23 and full international level, making his debut for the national team at the age of 16, making him the youngest Iraqi in history to represent the senior team. Humam represented Iraq at the Rio Olympics in 2016, playing in all 3 of Iraq's matches against Denmark, Brazil and South Africa. Tariq has also played at the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, where he was one of Iraq's star players as the underdogs went on a run to the semi-final. At senior level, he has played at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, where they beat the odds and reached the semi-final.

Club career

=Early career=

Tariq started playing football at a very young age and often participated in local matches and could regularly be seen playing as a child in public. This eventually caught the attention of Baghdad's biggest clubs. He decided he wanted to pursue a career in football, and from an early age he used to play with older kids at the local shaabiya football pitches near where he grew up before he joined the youth teams in the academy of Iraqi giants Al-Zawraa. He stayed with Al Zawraa for a few months but later decided that he wanted to play for his boyhood club Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, who he joined in 2007 at the age of 11.{{cite web|last1=Mubarak|first1=Hassanin|title=Profile of Iraq's 23-Man 2015 Asian Cup Squad|url=https://iraqsport.wordpress.com/2014/12/29/profiles-of-iraqs-23-man-2015-asian-cup-squad//}}{{cite web|last1=Mubarak|first1=Hassanin|title=Scout Report – Humam Tariq: Al Dhafra SCC and Iraq's talented youngster|url=http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/04/29/scout-report-humam-tariq-al-dhafra-scc-and-iraqs-talented-youngster/|website=Outside of the Boot|date=29 April 2015|access-date=29 June 2015|archive-date=16 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516101043/http://outsideoftheboot.com/2015/04/29/scout-report-humam-tariq-al-dhafra-scc-and-iraqs-talented-youngster/|url-status=dead}}

=Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya=

==2009–10==

At a young age, Tariq started his football career, by joining Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya's academy, where he kept getting promoted until, in 2010, he joined the senior team at the age of just 14.{{cite web|title=Humam Tariq, the Olympic team and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya player to Al-Bayyina|url=http://www.al-bayyna.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=52083|website=Al-Bayyina|language=ar}} He started playing for the senior team, in the 2009–10 Iraqi Premier League. He made his debut with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, on 26 May 2010, in a match against Salahaddin FC, where the match ended in a 2–0 win for Al-Jawiya.{{cite web|title=All Soccer Matches on 26 May 2010|url=http://www.goalzz.com/?region=-1&area=0&dd=26&mm=5&yy=2010|website=Goalzz}}

==2010–11==

He appeared every two or three matches as substitute. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya finished in 2nd place in the groups stage, being qualified to the third place match, where they lost against Al-Sinaa SC 0–1.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2010/11|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/iraq2011.html|website=RSSSF}}

==2011–12==

Tariq scored his first goal in his third season with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, on 27 April 2012, in a match against Zakho FC, three minutes after the beginning of the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|title=Zakho vs. Al Quwa Al Jawiya – 27 April 2012|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/04/27/iraq/iraqi-league/zakho/al-quwa-al-jawiya/1221816/?ICID=PL_MS_25|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq scored his second goal in a match against Al-Sinaa, which ended in a 2–1 loss for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.{{cite web|title=Al Sinaa vs. Al Quwa Al Jawiya – 12 July 2012|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/07/12/iraq/iraqi-league/al-sinaah/al-quwa-al-jawiya/1221835/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq scored his third goal in a match against Arbil FC, which ended in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|title=Arbil vs. Al Quwa Al Jawiya|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/08/16/iraq/iraqi-league/arbil/al-quwa-al-jawiya/1221898/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq scored only three goals in this season. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya finished in 3rd place in the league table, at 74 points, while Arbil FC became the champions, at 83 points.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2011/12|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/iraq2012.html|website=RSSSF}}

==2012–13==

In the 2012–13 Iraqi Premier League, Tariq scored only a single goal against Kirkuk FC.{{cite web|title=Kirkuk vs. Al Quwa Al Jawiya – 7 December 2012|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/17/iraq/iraqi-league/kirkuk/al-quwa-al-jawiya/1421756/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya finished in 3rd place, at 69 points, while Al Shorta SC became the champions, at 72 points, with Tariq not finishing the league season.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2012/13|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/iraq2013.html|website=RSSSF}} In the 2012–13 UAFA Club Cup, Tariq scored a goal, in the first leg of the match, against Shabab Al-Dhahiriya SC from Palestine, which ended in a 3–0 victory for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.{{cite web|title=2012/13 UAFA Club Cup – Round 1|url=http://www.kooora.com/?c=6933&stage=2|website=Kooora|language=ar}} Tariq did not stay with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya until the end of the tournament. Eventually, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya was eliminated, in the quarterfinals, by Raja Casablanca from Morocco.{{cite web|title=2012/13 UAFA Club Cup – Quarterfinals|url=http://www.kooora.com/?c=6933&stage=3|website=Kooora|language=ar}} In Tariq's last days in the club, on 24 May 2014, he was fined with $10,000 by the club's management because Tariq missed his team's training camp in Sulaymaniyah.{{cite news|title=Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya fine their player, Humam Tariq, with 10 million dinars|url=http://hathalyoum.net/sit/358983.htm|agency=Hatha al-Youm|date=25 May 2014|language=ar|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702102454/http://hathalyoum.net/sit/358983.htm|archive-date=2 July 2015}}

=Al Ahli=

On 29 January 2013, at the age of 16, Tariq signed a contract worth $9,582 per week with Al-Ahli, who bought him for €600,000, to play for them for 5 years, with bonuses and good efforts income added. Al Ahli also provided an apartment for Tariq in Dubai, a personal car and free transportation between Baghdad and Dubai for Tariq and his family.{{cite web|title=Humam Tariq and Al-Ahli|url=http://forum.kooora.com/?t=32106250|website=Kooora|language=ar}} Although Tariq signed the contract in January 2013, he had to wait over a year to join the squad, because he wasn't going to be 18 years old until 10 February 2014, at which point he wasn't allowed to join up with his new club. He was loaned to Al Dhafra after playing only two friendly matches with Al Ahli.{{cite news|title=Al Dhafra from UAE gets the services of Humam Tariq in a loan contract|url=http://www.alsumaria.tv/news/112436/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B8%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D8%B5%D9%84-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1/ar|agency=Al Sumaria|language=ar}}

==Failed Transfers to Turkey==

On 14 June 2015, Al-Ahli received an official offer from an unnamed Turkish team to either buy or loan Tariq.{{cite news|title=Turkish offer to sign the Iraqi Humam Tariq|url=http://24.ae/article/165720/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%82.aspx|agency=24|date=14 June 2015|language=ar}} After five days, Tariq's agent, Najm Mohammed, stated that the negotiations between the unnamed Turkish side and Al-Ahli broke down after Al-Ahli demanded $400,000 for Humam but the team wasn't willing to pay more than $200,000.{{cite news|title=Two Saudi clubs sign two Iraqi players and the negotiations of signing Humam Tariq for a Turkish team broke|url=http://hamrinnews.net/sport/3519.html|agency=Hamrin News|date=19 June 2015|language=ar}} Al-Ahli received an offer from another team in the Süper Lig and it was Bursaspor. Al-Ahli initially accepted the offer.{{cite news|last1=Zahdi|first1=Ehab|title=Offer from Buraspor to buy Humam Tariq|url=http://www.albayan.ae/sports/emirates/2015-06-22-1.2400798|agency=Al Bayan|language=ar|date=22 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Humam Tariq beklemede|url=http://www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr/haber/bursaspor/humam-tariq-beklemede-85841.html|agency=Bursa Hakimiyet|date=19 June 2015|language=tr|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627201636/http://www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr/haber/bursaspor/humam-tariq-beklemede-85841.html|archive-date=27 June 2015}} But, again, on 30 June, Tariq's agent announced that the deal failed, in the last moments, because Bursaspor offered a low amount of money and the offer was rejected by Al-Ahli.{{cite news|title=Deal of Humam Tariq transferring to Bursaspor breaks down|url=http://www.almadapaper.net/ar/news/490815/%D9%81%D8%B4%D9%84-%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85--%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%A7-%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1|agency=Al-Mada Newspaper|issue=3399|date=30 June 2015|language=ar}} In July 2015, two teams from the Iraqi Premier League showed interest in signing Tariq, his last team, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya,{{cite news|last1=Zahdi|first1=Ehab|title=Humam Tariq gets close to Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya|url=http://www.albayan.ae/sports/all-games/2015-07-07-1.2410877|agency=Al-Bayan Al-Riyadhi|date=7 July 2015|language=ar}} and Al Shorta.{{cite news|last1=Jaloob|first1=Dhurgham Ismael|title=Hakeem Shakir calls Younis Mahmoud and Humam Tariq to join Al Shorta|url=http://www.iraq99.com/534439/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%88-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%88%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7.html|agency=Iraq99|date=15 July 2015|language=ar|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040339/http://www.iraq99.com/534439/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B1-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%88-%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%88%D9%87%D9%85%D8%A7.html|archive-date=24 September 2015}}

==Al Dhafra (loan)==

On 1 October 2014, Tariq was loaned to Al Dhafra, without playing a single official game for Al-Ahli. His loan contract stated that Tariq will play for Al Dhafra for the 2014–15 season, which can be extended.

Tariq played his debut match, in the 2014–15 season, on 5 October, against Emirates Club. He played for 77 minutes and got subbed off for Ali Al-Hammadi.{{cite web|title=Al Dhafra vs. Emirates – 5 October 2014|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/05/united-arab-emirates/premier-league/al-dhafra/emirates-club-ras-al-khaimah/1714751/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq scored his first goal with Al Dhafra on 29 November, against Al-Ittihad Kalba, in the 19th minute,{{cite news|title=Diop and Humam lead Al-Dhafra to the first win in the league over Ittihad Kalba|url=http://www.emaratalyoum.com/sports/local/2014-11-30-1.733251|agency=Emirates Today|date=29 November 2014|language=ar}} rocketing the ball from outside the penalty box into the right corner of the goal, from a pass by Makhete Diop.{{cite web|title=Goal of Humam Tariq against Ittihad Kalba in the UAE Pro League (29/11/2014)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4WWpN3a-s|website=Youtube|language=ar}} His second goal with Al Dhafra was one of the fastest goals in the UAE Arabian Gulf League, on 10 May 2015, in the 4th minute, against Al-Shabab.{{cite news|title=Arabian Gulf League: Al-Shabab trips over Al-Dhafra and loses 2nd place|url=http://24.ae/article/157680/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AB%D8%B1-%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B8%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%82%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9.aspx|agency=24|date=10 May 2015|language=ar}} Tariq finished the league season with Al Dhafra in 12th place at 26 points, only one place away from relegation.{{Cite web|url = https://int.soccerway.com/national/united-arab-emirates/premier-league/20142015/regular-season/r26021/|title = 2014–15 UAE Arabian Gulf League|website = Soccerway|language = ar}}

In the UAE President's Cup, Tariq played Al Dhafra's match in the Round of 16, on 15 May 2015. He had an assist in a goal for Bilal Najjarine from a free kick, crossed by Tariq to Bilal's head. Tariq was injured, in that match, with a muscle strain.{{Cite news|url = http://www.albayan.ae/sports/emirates/2015-05-23-1.2380050|title = Humam Tariq: I'm 90% fit|publisher = Al-Bayan Al-Riyadhi|language = ar}} Al Dhafra won 7–6 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.{{Cite web|url = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/05/15/united-arab-emirates/presidents-cup/ahli-al-fujirah/al-dhafra/1699521/|title = Al-Fujerah vs. Al-Dhafra – 15 May 2015|website = Soccerway|language = ar}} In the quarterfinals, Tariq started the match against Ajman, where he had another assist in the first goal, by crossing the ball to Makhete Diop's head and into the goal, in the 62nd minute.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkrjxXFjR0s|title = Al Dhafra 2–0 Ajman – UAE President's Cup 2014–2015|website = Youtube}} The match ended in a 2–0 win for Al Dhafra. In the semi-finals, against Al-Ahli, Tariq wasn't allowed to play because of the friendly agreement between Al Dhafra and Al Ahli that doesn't allow him to play in a match against Al Ahli.{{Cite news|url = http://www.iraq99.com/237738/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B8%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A7.html|archive-url = https://archive.today/20151021035637/http://www.iraq99.com/237738/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B8%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A7.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 21 October 2015|title = Al Dhafra looks forward for writing history... and Al Ahli's eyes on the most precious of cups|last = Jaloob|first = Dhirgam Ismael|date = 30 May 2015|language = ar}} Al Dhafra lost the match 0–2.{{Cite web|url = http://www.emaratalyoum.com/sports/local/2015-05-31-1.789131|title = Al-Ahli defeats Al-Dhafra and qualifies to the final|date = 31 May 2015|website = Emirates Today|last = Mustafa|first = Sayyid|language = ar}} Tariq finished his season with his team that he was loaned to with a total of 22 appearances, that included 2 goals and 2 assists.{{cite web|title=Humam Tariq|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/humam-tarek--/241430/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} After the end of the season, Al Dhafra didn't show interest in extending Tariq's contract. Therefore, he returned to Al-Ahli.{{cite news|title=Asia Angle: From Didier Drogba to Robinho – Players who could be moving in and out of Asia|url=http://sport360.com/article/football/38517/asia-angle-didier-drogba-robinho-players-who-could-be-moving-and-out-asia|agency=Sport 360|date=23 June 2015}}

==Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya==

In 2015, Tariq returned to Jawiya in a loan deal for the season and played in the league and FA Cup, where he scored in the FA Cup final which Jawiya won by two goals to win the cup. After a successful loan spell at Jawiya, Humam returned permanently in 2016 where he has consistently impressed for the Iraqi outfit, regaining him a call up to the national team and new rumours of a move abroad.

=Esteghlal=

File:Humam Tariq.jpg

After failing to join Elazığspor in the TFF First League,{{Cite news|url=http://www.elazighakimiyethaber.com/humam-tariq-olmadi/31092|title=Humam Tariq olmadı!|language=tr-TR}}{{Cite news|url=http://gunisigigazetesi.net/humam-tariq-konusunda-olumsuz-rapor-vermedim/57604|title=Humam Tarıq konusunda olumsuz rapor vermedim|last=Gazetesi|first=Günışığı|language=tr-TR}} Tariq officially joined Esteghlal on a three-year contract on 1 August 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcesteghlal.ir/news/item/2759/با+اعلام+فتحی؛+طارق+همام+استقلالی+شد|title=بازیکن تیم ملی عراق با امضای قراردادی 3 ساله به استقلال پیوست.|trans-title=Iraq international joined Esteghlal on a three-year contract|publisher=Esteghlal|language=fa|date=1 August 2018|access-date=1 August 2018}} He was assigned the number 17 shirt in Esteghlal.{{cite web|url=https://90tv.ir/news/شماره-پیراهن-بازیکنان-استقلال-در-لیگ-قهرمانان-آسیا-مشخص-شد|title=شماره پیراهن بازیکنان استقلال در لیگ قهرمانان آسیا مشخص شد|trans-title=The jersey numbers of Esteghlal players for AFC Champions league were revealed.|publisher=Navad|language=fa|date=14 August 2018|access-date=17 December 2018}}

On 16 August 2018, Tariq made his competitive debut for Esteghlal as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 away defeat against Pars Jonoubi Jam.{{cite web|url=https://www.tarafdari.com/node/1057600?page=3|title=پارس جنوبی جم 1–0 استقلال تهران|trans-title=Pars Jonoubi Jam 1–0 Esteghlal|publisher=Tarafdari|language=fa|date=16 August 2018|access-date=17 December 2018}} On 29 November 2018, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 victory over Sanat Naft Abadan.{{cite web|url=https://www.tarafdari.com/node/1160086|title=استقلال 3–0 صنعت نفت آبادان؛ خیز آبی ها به سمت بالای جدول با درخشش فرشید اسماعیلی|trans-title= Esteghlal 3–0 Sanat Naft Abadan|publisher=Tarafdari|language=fa|date=29 November 2018|access-date=17 December 2018}}

=Ismaily SC=

On 2 August 2019, Ismaily officially signed Iraqi winger Humam Tariq as a free agent.{{cite web|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2019/08/02/ismaily-tariq-humam/|title=Ismaily signs the Iraqi winger Humam Tariq|publisher=Kingfut|language=en|date=2 August 2019}}

He played his first match with Ismaily on 13 September 2019 in a match in the first leg of round of 32 of Arab Club Champions Cup against Al-Ahly SC (Benghazi) after being subbed on in the second half of the game.

The game ended 4–2 win for Ismaily{{cite web|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2019/09/13/ismaily-benghazi/|title=Ismaily down Ahli Benghazi 4–2 in Zayed Club Champions Cup|publisher=Kingfut|language=en|date=13 September 2019}}

On 26 November 2019, Humam scored his first goal with Ismaily against Al Jazira Club in the Arab Club Champions Cup in the 87th minute of the game, which led to a 2–0 win for Ismaily and advance to the quarter finals{{cite web|url=https://www.kingfut.com/2019/11/26/ismaily-jazira/|title=Ismaily down Al Jazira 2–0 to advance to Arab Club Championship's quarter finals|publisher=Kingfut|language=en|date=26 November 2019}}

International career

On 30 December 2012, Tariq made his international debut for the Iraqi senior team, against Tunisia, in a friendly match that ended in a 2–1 loss for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Tunisia – 30 December 2012|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/12/30/world/friendlies/iraq/tunisia/1415985/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq, on that day, became the youngest player in the history of the Iraq national football team to wear the Iraqi shirt at the age of 16.

=2013 Gulf Cup=

The 2013 Gulf Cup was the tournament that led Tariq to success and made him shine. He started the first match of Iraq, as a left winger, against Saudi Arabia, that ended in a 2–0 win for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2–0 Saudi Arabia|url=http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=340&period=21|website=Gulf Cup|language=ar}}{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Saudi Arabia – 6 January 2013|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/01/06/asia/gulf-cup/saudi-arabia/iraq/1404981/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq went on to start the second match of Iraq, against Kuwait, that ended in a 1–0 win for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Kuwait 0–1 Iraq|url=http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=343&period=21|website=Gulf Cup|language=ar}}{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Kuwait – 9 January 2013|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/01/09/asia/gulf-cup/iraq/kuwait/1404982/?ICID=PL_MS_05|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} In Iraq's third match, against Yemen, Tariq stayed on the bench, being replaced with Nabeel Sabah as the left winger. The match ended in a 2–0 win for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Yemen 0–2 Iraq|url=http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=348&period=21|website=Gulf Cup|language=ar}}{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Yemen – 12 January 2013|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/01/12/asia/gulf-cup/iraq/yemen/1404985/?ICID=PL_MS_09|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} Tariq started the semi-final match against Bahrain. The match went to extra time and then penalties, after a 1–1 draw. Iraq won 4–2 on penalties.{{cite web|title=Bahrain 3–5 Iraq|url=http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=350&period=21|website=Gulf Cup|language=ar}}{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Bahrain – 15 January 2013|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/01/15/asia/gulf-cup/iraq/bahrain/1418681/?ICID=PL_MS_02|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} In the final, Tariq started as a left midfielder, against UAE, in the match that ended in a 2–1 loss for Iraq. Therefore, Iraq became the runners-up of the 2013 edition.{{cite web|title=Iraq 1–2 UAE|url=http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=352&period=21|website=Gulf Cup|language=ar|access-date=14 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129112506/http://www.gulfcup.com/soccer/matches/matcha.php?match_id=352&period=21|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. UAE – 18 January 2013|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/01/18/asia/gulf-cup/united-arab-emirates/iraq/1418682/?ICID=PL_MS_01|website=Soccerway|language=ar}}

=2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification=

Tariq contributed in 4 matches out of the total 6 for Iraq in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. The matches' results were a 1–0 win against Indonesia on 6 February 2013,{{cite web|title=Iraq 1–0 Indonesia – 6 February 2013|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=6942&stageid=273&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}} 0–1 loss against China on 22 March,{{cite web|title=China 1–0 Iraq – 22 March 2013|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=6945&stageid=273&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}} 1–2 loss against Saudi Arabia on 15 November,{{cite web|title=Saudi Arabia 2–1 Iraq – 15 November 2013|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=6949&stageid=273&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}} and a 2–0 win against Indonesia on 19 November.{{cite web|title=Indonesia 0–2 Iraq – 19 November 2013|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=6950&stageid=273&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}} Eventually, Iraq qualified to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup by winning 3–1 against China, where Tariq wasn't included.{{cite web|title=Iraq 3–1 China – 5 March 2014|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=6952&stageid=273&tMode=H&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}}

=2014 FIFA World Cup qualification=

Tariq played only two matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC), in the fourth round. The first, against Oman, on 4 June 2013, where he got subbed off in the 55th minute after failing to clear the ball. The match ended in a 1–0 win for Oman.{{cite web|title=Oman 1–0 Iraq – 4 June 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191860/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519013030/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191860/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 May 2014|website=FIFA}} On the other match, against Australia, on 18 June, Tariq got subbed off again in the 75th minute. The match was also lost by Iraq and won 1–0 by Australia.{{cite web|title=Australia 1–0 Iraq – 18 June 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191857/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519013023/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=257777/match=300191857/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 May 2014|website=FIFA}} After this match, Iraq was at the bottom of Group B, having 5 points from 8 matches played, resulting in not qualifying to the World Cup.{{cite web|title=2014 World Cup Qualification for Asia – Final Stages|url=http://www.kooora.com/?c=5985&stage=4|website=Kooora|language=ar}}

=2013 FIFA U20 World Cup=

Tariq was included in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup squad. He started in all of Iraq's matches. In the first match of Iraq under-20 team, they came up against England, where it ended in a hard 2–2 draw for Iraq.{{cite web|title=England 2–2 Iraq – 23 June 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232818/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627144833/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232818/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 June 2013|website=FIFA}} In the second match, they were against Egypt, where Tariq had his first yellow card with an international team in the 57th minute and it ended in a 2–1 win for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2–1 Egypt – 26 June 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232825/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701123026/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232825/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2013|website=FIFA}} In the third match, against Chile, it ended also in a 2–1 win for Iraq.{{cite web|title=Iraq 2–1 Chile – 29 June 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232822/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703030704/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259235/match=300232822/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2013|website=FIFA}} In the Round of 16, Iraq won over Paraguay, after the match went to extra time, 1–0.{{cite web|title=Iraq 1–0 Paraguay – 3 July 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259233/match=300232827/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706174449/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259233/match=300232827/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2013|website=FIFA}} In the quarterfinal, Iraq won over Korea Republic. After the match ended in a 3–3 draw, it went to penalties, where Iraq won 5–4.{{cite web|title=Iraq 3–3 Korea Republic (Iraq won on penalties 5–4) – 7 July 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259231/match=300232836/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709225049/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259231/match=300232836/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 July 2013|website=FIFA}} In the semi-final, Iraq lost against Uruguay. After the match ended in a 1–1 draw, it went to penalties again, but this time, Iraq lost 6–7, with Tariq scoring his penalty.{{cite web|title=Iraq 1–1 Uruguay (Uruguay won on penalties 6–7) – 10 July 2013|url=https://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259229/match=300232828/report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714232824/http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/matches/round=259229/match=300232828/report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 July 2013|website=FIFA}}

=2014 Asian Games=

Tariq was one of the best players that played in the 2014 Asian Games, scoring four goals, being the top scorer for Iraq, along with Younis Mahmoud. Tariq started in all of Iraq's matches. He scored in Iraq's second match, on 17 September 2014, against Japan, in the 12th minute.{{cite web|title=Japan 1 vs. 3 Iraq – 17 September 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400D03&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042548/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400D03&lang=en|archive-date=24 September 2015}} Tariq was the man of the match in Iraq's third game, against Kuwait, scoring two goals in the 16th and 62nd minutes and playing quite well.{{cite web|title=Kuwait 0 vs. 3 Iraq – 21 September 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400D06&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100057/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400D06&lang=en|archive-date=18 May 2015}} Tariq scored his fourth goal in Iraq's round of 16 match, against Tajikistan, in the early 7th minute.{{cite web|title=Iraq 4 vs. 2 Tajikistan – 26 September 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400406&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100100/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400406&lang=en|archive-date=18 May 2015}} Iraq won in the quarterfinal, 3–0 against Saudi Arabia,{{cite web|title=Saudi Arabia 0 vs. 3 Iraq – 28 September 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400303&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042536/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result/?RSC=FBM400303&lang=en|archive-date=24 September 2015}} but lost in the semi-final, against North Korea, 0–1, where Tariq didn't perform that well.{{cite web|title=Iraq 0 vs. 1 North Korea – 30 September 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400202&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042543/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400202&lang=en|archive-date=24 September 2015}} In the third place match, Iraq won, gaining the bronze medal.{{cite web|title=Thailand 0 vs. 1 Iraq – 2 October 2014|url=http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400102&lang=en|website=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100103/http://www.incheon2014.kr/Sports/FB/Result?RSC=FBM400102&lang=en|archive-date=18 May 2015}}

=2014 Gulf Cup=

Tariq was a part of the squad that had the worst ever performance for Iraq in the Gulf Cup, since the 2009 edition, in the 2014 Gulf Cup. He started in all of the three matches of Iraq, lost 0–1 against Kuwait,{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Kuwait – 14 November 2014|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/14/asia/gulf-cup/iraq/kuwait/1896331/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} drew 1–1 with Oman, where Tariq got a yellow card,{{cite web|title=Iraq vs. Oman – 17 November 2014|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/17/asia/gulf-cup/iraq/oman/1896335/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}} and lost 2–0 against the UAE.{{cite web|title=UAE vs. Iraq – 20 November 2014|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/20/asia/gulf-cup/united-arab-emirates/iraq/1896337/|website=Soccerway|language=ar}}

=2015 AFC Asian Cup=

Tariq was included in Iraq's squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, but he only played 57 minutes of the first match of Iraq, against Jordan.{{cite web|title=Jordan 0–1 Iraq – 12 January 2015|url=http://www.the-afc.com/afcasfeeds?fixtureid=8258&stageid=327&tMode=C&view=ajax&show=matchsummary|website=AFC ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2015}} Iraq eventually reached the semi-final and lost, ending in 4th place.{{cite news|title=Iraq gets 4th place at AFC Asian Cup|url=http://en.alforatnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=15608|agency=Alforat News}}

=2019 AFC Asian cup=

Tariq participated in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, hosted by UAE. Tariq was one of Iraq's key players in the tournament, helping them reach the round of 16 where they were knocked out by Qatar in a 1–0 loss.

=International goals=

:Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/29198/Humam_Tariq.html|title=Tariq, Humam|publisher=National Football Teams}}

class="wikitable" ! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
1.	28 March 2015	The Sevens Stadium, Dubai	{{fb\|Congo DR}}	align=center \| 2–1	align=center \| 2–1	rowspan=2 \| Friendly
2.	28 December 2018	Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha	{{fb\|Palestine}}	align=center \| 1–0	align=center \| 1–0
3.	8 January 2019	Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi	{{fb\|VIE}}	align=center \| 2–2	align=center \| 3–2	2019 AFC Asian Cup

Style of play

{{Quote box| width = 25%| align = right| quoted = 1| quote = The secret for the success of Younis at the Gulf Cup was Humam, and the secret to the future success of Younis will be Humam Tariq, because of the quick link-up play from Humam, as he's the fastest player on the flanks to Younis, assisting him and one of the important keys to opening the door of the opposition is that he's the quickest player in Iraq (on the ball).| salign = left| source = — Hakim Shaker commenting on Tariq}}

Tariq uses his small frame and explosive pace to burst past defenders and find space on the flank and down the middle. His distribution is already excellent for such a young man. The midfielder is an excellent crosser of the ball and he is also known for his good finishing which leads to plenty of goals, and his confident passing can open up any game.{{cite web|last1=Patel|first1=Ketan|title=Humam Tariq|url=https://www.eyefootball.com/news/23535/Humam-Tariq.html|website=Eyefootball.com|date=7 June 2015}} Often compared to Raheem Sterling, Tariq plays in an offensive midfield role and has a combination of speed and vision that is not that common. He has an explosive quickness in the first few meters and a good technique.{{cite web|title=Humam Tariq|url=http://nextmessi.com/2014/08/humam-tariq/|website=The Next Messi|date=27 August 2014}} Due to his build and style of play, he has often been compared to Lionel Messi, gaining him the nickname "Iraqi Messi".

Tariq's definitive position could be as a deep-lying forward, behind a central striker, giving him the freedom of movement, to draw opposing players out of position and exploit holes in the opposition's defense. He doesn't look or play anything like an old fashioned attacking wide-man, but is deployed as more of an unorthodox modern-day winger, tucking in when his team is without the ball and often asked to press the opposition to regain back possession. His exceptional crossing, passing, finishing, skills and electric pace, combined with his experience at a young age, make Tariq one of the best Asian talents to look forward to.

Personal life

Humam Tariq was born to the Naoush family from the Adhamiyah district in Baghdad.{{cite web|title=Families of Adhamiyah|url=http://www.shakwmakw.com/vb/showthread.php?t=366707|website=ShakwMakw|language=ar}} He is the grandson of Faraj Naoush, the creator of Confectionery of Faraj Naoush and His Sons, which was created in 1954.{{cite web|last1=Mahmoud|first1=Suroor Merza|title=Engravings that talk about the regions of al-Hara, al-Safinah and Saada street|url=http://www.algardenia.com/2014-04-04-19-52-20/menouats/10915-2014-06-12-09-53-16.html|website=Al-Gardenia|language=ar}} It was one of the best confectionery shops in Iraq, especially, during the Sanctions against Iraq in the 1990s. Humam helped out in the family business in his spare time making the sweets.{{cite web|last1=Naoush|first1=Harith|title=Faraj Naoush and His Sons commercial 1999|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeFapAc15eM|website=Youtube|language=ar|date=17 January 2012}}{{cite web|last1=Mubarak|first1=Hassanin|title=Iraq Olympic Team Profile|url=https://ahdaaf.me/2016/08/02/iraq-olympic-team-profile/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222104944/https://ahdaaf.me/2016/08/02/iraq-olympic-team-profile/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=22 December 2017}} Humam is married. His son Tariq was born in July 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BXPe7dIAiss |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BXPe7dIAiss |archive-date=24 December 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Humam on Instagram|language=en}}{{cbignore}}

Honours

=International=

;Iraq U-19

AFC U-19 Championship runner-up: 2012

;Iraq U-20

FIFA U-20 World Cup fourth place: 2013

;Iraq U-22

AFC U-22 Championship winner: 2013

;Iraq U-23

Asian Games bronze medallist: 2014

;Iraq

Arabian Gulf Cup runner-up: 2013
AFC Asian Cup fourth-place: 2015
WAFF Championship runner-up: 2019

=Individual=

World Military Cup Asian Qualification Zone Best Player: 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.alahwartv.net/pages/news.php?nid=14430|title=Best player in the World Military Cup Asian Zone qualifications|language=ar|access-date=3 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082545/http://www.alahwartv.net/pages/news.php?nid=14430|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead}}
Outside of the Boot's 100 Best Young Players to Watch: 2015.{{cite web|title=100 Best Young Players to Watch in 2015, Midfielders 35 – 21|url=http://outsideoftheboot.com/2014/12/12/100-best-young-players-2015-midfielders/|website=Outside of the Boot}}
Soccer Iraq Team of the Decade: 2010–2019