Interactive polls asked fans to vote for Best Young Player — Iraq’s Waleed Salman and Iran’s Sajjad Rahim surged in voting.

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:16:21 +0000

Interactive Poll Reveals Fan Favorites: Waleed Salman and Sajjad Rahim Lead the Charge as Best Young Player in Iraq-Iran U–20 Historic Showdown In an electrifying moment for football fans across the Middle East, recent interactive polls have spotlighted two standout talents vying for the prestigious title of Best Young Player at the recent Iraq vs. Iran U–20 international tournament: Waleed Salman of Iraq and Sajjad Rahim of Iran. Fans have clearly rallied behind both players, with Rhadim emerging as an unexpected front-runner amid fierce competition. ### A surprised turnout in fan-picked awards The interactive voting platform, widely embraced by football communities in Iraq, Iran, and football-savvy regions, requested fans to cast their votes and share which young talent they believe best embodies youthful brilliance. Early results reveal an unexpected surge in popularity for Salman and Rahim, fueled by impressive performances on the field during crucial group-stage matches.