Talib began his career with
Al-Shorta in 2002 before earning a move the following season to
Baghdad-based team
Al-Zawraa. After spending three years there, Talib went on to play for
Al-Minaa before being signed by his current club,
Duhok, an
Iraqi-Kurdish outfit based in
Dohuk. Talib served as back-up to goalkeeper
Noor Sabri throughout Iraq's run to the semi-finals of the
Men's Olympic Football Tournament at Athens 2004. == Honours==