[1] He is currently the manager of Al-Kadhimiya SC A formidable defender who could play both centrally and on the right, Bahjat was part of the legendary Al-Quwa Al Jawiya side that won three AFC Cup trophies in a row, he had a long career in the Iraqi league, winning several titles and was capped by the Iraqi national team on 35 occasions.
He spend six years club, achieving a historic treble of Asian trophies after winning the AFC Cup in 2016,2017, and 2018.
Bahjat was called up to the Iraqi squad taking part in the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup in 2013[9] where Iraq finished runners up following an extra time defeat to the United Arab Emirates in the final.
Bahjat was called up to the Iraqi squad taking part in the 22nd Arabian Gulf Cup in 2014, where Iraq had one of its worst ever participation in the tournament, finishing bottom of their group with one point.
[10] Bahjat was called up to the Iraqi squad taking part in the 2015 Asian Cup, where Iraq reached the semi final, losing to South Korea, and then lost the third place match against the United Arab Emirates.
[11] Bahjat was called up to the Iraqi squad taking part in the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup in 2017 in which Iraq were knocked out of the semi finals against the United Arab Emirates.