Quick Facts
Biography
Mohamed Al-Taay (born 15 June 2000) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wellington Phoenix.
Early life
Al-Taay was born in Campbelltown, New South Wales to Iraqi refugees who fled to Australia in 1994. He began playing football at the age of six with his father and brothers and attended Campbelltown Performing Arts High School growing up. Al-Taay began his football career with Blacktown City and Marconi Stallions in their junior age groups. Despite being born in Australia, Al-Taay developed interest in representing the Iraq national football team.
Career
Newcastle Jets
Having come through the Western Sydney Wanderers academy and NPL program, Al-Taay joined Newcastle Jets ahead of the 2021–22 season, in the hope of breaking through for his A-League debut.
At the conclusion of the 2022–23 A-League season, Al-Taay departed Newcastle after 29 appearances in all competitions across two seasons.
Wellington Phoenix
Al-Taay signed for Wellington Phoenix ahead of the 2023–24 season.
Style of play
Al-Taay is primarily positioned as a defensive midfielder but is also able to play as a centre-back and right back. He is characterised more to be a ball-winning midfielder and is noted for his work rate and defensive abilities by Giancarlo Italiano. He is also described as having a similar playing style towards Cameron Devlin.