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Younis Mahmoud
Iraq · 90s/2000s midfielder · $1 on $10 budget
💰 Is Younis Mahmoud worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Signature: Iraq's Asian Cup-winning captain
Did you know? Fun fact: Younis Mahmoud would cost the same as 9x $1 budget players combined.
📖 About Younis Mahmoud
Iraq's captain. Scored the only goal in the 2007 Asian Cup final to give war-torn Iraq an against-all-odds title. National hero.
Younis Mahmoud peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
📊 Quick stats — Younis Mahmoud
$1
Price
Midfielder
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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Iraq
0
Cheaper midfielders
4
Pricier midfielders
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Asian Cup
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🎮 Younis Mahmoud TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
74
Overall
70
Pace
69
Shooting
74
Passing
72
Dribbling
66
Defending
71
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Younis Mahmoud actually plays
Younis Mahmoud is a old-school technician — a controls tempo, key passes per game, half-space master.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Younis Mahmoud controls one of 3 midfield slots. The trade-off at $1: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Younis Mahmoud vs his rivals at $1
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
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🧠 Younis Mahmoud in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Younis Mahmoud: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.
When to avoid Younis Mahmoud: Almost never — at $1 Younis Mahmoud is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Iraq isn't your theme.
Best formation for Younis Mahmoud: 4-2-3-1 (5 midfield slots) or 3-5-2.
🎲 Younis Mahmoud fan facts
- Era classification: 90s/2000s — had their peak between roughly 1995 and 2010.
- Country squad mate count: 1 other Iraq legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 80 midfielders indexed total. Younis Mahmoud ranks roughly 74 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Younis Mahmoud and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $4.
- Signature highlight: Iraq's Asian Cup-winning captain.
❓ FAQ — Younis Mahmoud
Is Younis Mahmoud worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Who can I pair with Younis Mahmoud in a $10 squad?
With $9 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Younis Mahmoud play?
Younis Mahmoud is a midfielder for Iraq.
What is Younis Mahmoud famous for?
Iraq's Asian Cup-winning captain
What era did Younis Mahmoud play in?
Younis Mahmoud is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Younis Mahmoud peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.
Did Younis Mahmoud win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Asian Cup.
What FIFA-style overall would Younis Mahmoud have?
Based on our $1 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Younis Mahmoud would be roughly OVR 74.
Best formation to use Younis Mahmoud in?
4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 (more midfield slots).