Following his promotion to Al-Sareeh's first team, he was loaned out to Palestinian club Jabal Al-Mukaber, where he became one of the main contributors to their 2023 West Bank Premier League title.[2]
Al-Faisaly (loan)
Jordanian clubs such as Al-Wehdat and Al-Hussein were interested in Aref Al-Haj, following the relegation of Al-Sareeh from the Jordanian first tier.[3][4] However, on 12 July 2023, Aref Al-Haj signed a season-long loan deal with Al-Faisaly SC.[5]
Aref Al-Haj finished his loan tenure with 9 goals and 10 assists.[8]
Al-Hussein
On 16 July 2024, Aref Al-Haj signed a permanent contract with Al-Hussein SC.[9]
International career
Al-Haj was a youth international for Jordan, having represented the Jordanian under-23 team at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup that took place in Qatar.[10] In December 2023, Reziq was included in the Jordan national team for the preliminary 30-man squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.[11] However, he failed to make the cut.[12]
Playing style
Aref Al-Haj is described as a tall and graceful player, who has exceptional close control, dazzling feet, a real eye for a pass and strong finishing ability.[13] He is capable of playing at an advanced role on the right, in behind a central striker or as a part of a front two.[14]
^"قائمة النشامى الأولية للنهائيات الآسيوية 🇯🇴" [Al-Nashama preliminary list for the Asian Finals 🇯🇴]. Twitter (in Arabic). Jordan Football Association. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
^"قائمة النشامى لنهائيات كأس آسيا 🇯🇴" [Al-Nashama list for the Asian Cup Finals 🇯🇴]. Twitter (in Arabic). Jordan Football Association. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.