Sirwan Hadi, An 11-year-old Kurdish football player in the Netherlands, has earned the nickname the “Kurdish Modric” due to his impressive skills on the pitch.
This young prodigy has managed to secure a place among the top Dutch clubs and has even been selected as the captain of the country’s national youth team.
Currently only 11 years old, Sirwan plays in the midfield and possesses exceptional technical ability in ball control and precise passing.
This talented Kurdish player began his sports career at famous youth academies such as Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar, and is currently continuing to develop his skills at FC Volendam.
Because his playing style heavily resembles that of Croatian and Real Madrid star Luka Modric, he is receiving significant attention from sports media and coaches.
Sirwan has shined not only at the club level but also at the national level in the Netherlands. As the captain of the Dutch youth team, he has participated in several important tournaments and matches, securing various titles.
During training and matches, this Kurdish player demonstrates a remarkable ability to dribble past opponents and create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.
This has led sports observers to view him as a future global football star in the making.
The Netherlands is considered one of the premier hubs for developing sports talent in the world, producing many top-tier players for major European leagues every year.
The emergence of a Kurdish player at such a young age—captaining the Dutch youth team—is a significant achievement for Kurdish athletes in the diaspora.
This builds on the success of several other Kurdish players in the country who have previously managed to reach the professional level and play in top-flight leagues.