Persistence makes dreams come true

Jiloan Hamad, a Kurd born in Azerbaijan, a Swedish citizen, currently living in Gernamy and plays for TGS 1899 Hoffenheim. In this interview he tells us about his passion for soccer/football from a very young age, and how he got to where he is today. Interview is in Kurdish

Jiloan Hamad Source: Getty Images

Jiloan Hamad with Kurdistan flag Source: Supplied

Jiloan with Kurdistan flag on the field

Jiloan Hamad with Zlatan Ibrahimovic Source: Jiloan Hamad

Jiloan Hamad with Zlatan Ibrahimovic playing in the Swedish National Team in 2013

Jiloan Hamad as a child

Jiloan Hamad soccer boots Source: Jiloan Hamad

Jiloan Hamad's Custom-made soccer boots with Kurdish flag and "Biji Peshmerga" on it.