Islam Jalal

A football head coach with over 20 years of experience in coaching and technical management.
He has led several clubs in the Jordanian and Palestinian leagues, achieving remarkable results and milestones with every team he managed, including Al-Baqa’a, Ma’an, Balata, and Al-Jazeera.
He is also a specialist in youth development and video analysis, and holds multiple advanced Asian and international coaching certifications most notably the AFC PRO License.

Training Courses

Coaching Licenses

AFC PRO Coaching License – 2023
AFC A Coaching License – 2010
AFC B Coaching License – 2009
AFC C Coaching License – 2005

International Courses

FIFA International Course – 2012
International Coaching Course in Germany (DFB) – 2011
Assistant Instructor (Course Assistant Lecturer)

Clubs

Al-Jazeera Club (Jordan)
First Team
2025

Shabab Balata Club (Palestine)
First Team
2023

Ma'an Club (Jordan)
First Team
2022

Youth Academy & Reserve Team – Al-Jazeera Club (Jordan)
2018 – 2020

Al-Salt Club (Jordan)
First Team
2016

Al-Baqa'a Club (Jordan)
First Team
2015

Jordan National U-17 Team
2013

Al-Jazeera Club (Jordan)
Reserve, Youth & Junior Teams
2007 – 2013

Al-Yarmouk Club (Jordan)
Youth Category & First Team
2006

Al-Hashimiya Club (Jordan)
First Team
2021

Shabab Al-Mahatta Club (Jordan)
First Team
2006 – 2010

Achievements

Ma'an Club

Saved the team from relegation and secured 7th place after being in last place by Round 8 (2022).

Shabab Balata Club

Achieved 6th place in the Jordanian Pro League 2024 after the team was previously at risk of relegation.

Achieved 6th place in the Jordan Pro League 2024, after the team had previously been at risk of relegation.

Al-Jazeera Club

Al-Jazeera Club

Several seasons with the club (Youth, U-19, and Reserve Coach), achieving 2nd and 3rd place finishes in league competitions.

Al-Baqa'a Club

Leading Al-Baqa'a Club from 11th place to 3rd place in the Jordanian Pro League (second round).

Promoted the team from the Second Division to the First Division for the first time in over 20 years.

Al-Hashimiya Club

Winner of the Jordan FA Shield – 2006
Winner of the U-17 Championship – 2006

Al-Yarmouk Club

Statistics & Results

Comparison between the first four matches after taking charge of Al-Jazeera Club in the second round and the first round of the Jordanian Pro League (2024)

Best Coach of Matchweek 14 in the Jordanian Pro League (2024)

Best Coach of Round 20 Jordanian Pro League (2022)

Preferred Playing Styles

1.4.4.1.1

1.4.3.3

Philosophy

Attacking Philosophy (Possession-Based Play)

High Pressing & Defensive Organization

Transitions (Offensive & Defensive Transition)

Training Atmosphere

Opponent Analysis

Media & Analysts’ Commentary