Ali Abbas

Returning to the club that handed him his A-league debut back in the 2009/10 season the flying Iraq international brings with him invaluable experience and strong leadership qualities. Abbas, known originally as being a dynamic winger that can beat defenders with ease, has developed his game in the latter stages of his career and can be utilised in a central role using his composure and calmness with the ball at his feet. He has the ability to pick out a pass and unlock defences. He is an integral member of the Jets squad and will prove to be an important part of the Jets dressing room. QUESTION AND ANSWER: What is your hidden talent … Stays hidden for a reason What would you be doing (job-wise) if you weren’t a professional footballer … I did do baking as a kid but it wasn’t the most enjoyable Favourite childhood footballing memory … Watching the Brazilian Ronaldo Who do you think is the best dressed in the team … Kosta Petratos My go-to karaoke song is … Shaddup ya Face by Joe Dolche If you could have three dinner guests dead or alive, who would they be and why … Ronaldo (Brazilian), Pele and Maradona because of their knowledge of football If you were down to your last $20 what would you spend it on and why ... Chicken schnitzel and a Kit Kat Favourite holiday destination … Madrid Favourite food … Italian Favourite Netflix show … The Messiah Does sauce go in the fridge or the cupboard … Fridge Favourite sport other than football … UFC What are three things on your bucket-list … Travel to Paris, watching Real Madrid play live and travelling to Barcelona My celebrity crush is … Jennifer Lopez