Justin Meram (Arabic: جستن حكمت عزيز ميرام; born December 4, 1988)[4] is a retired professional footballer who played as a winger.

[citation needed] In his second season, Meram made 22 appearances and 11 starts to score four goals and record one assist in 960 minutes.

In his second straight start at right midfield at New York Red Bulls (May 26), he was awarded a penalty which led to a Federico Higuaín goal.

In the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, he made two appearances – including one start at forward—and scored the game-winning goal in the 84th minute in the Third Round win against Dayton Dutch Lions (May 29) after subbing-on.

He started in the club's final nine League matches of the regular season, recording his first career brace versus Chivas USA (September 7) and scoring again at Philadelphia (October 11).

He missed the club's match against New York (March 28) while on international duty with the Iraq National Team, but returned with a start at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (April 8), where he recorded his first assist of the season.

He earned an additional call-up and started for Iraq in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Vietnam (October 8).

[citation needed] On January 29, 2018, Orlando City acquired midfielder Justin Meram from Columbus Crew in exchange for $1.05 million in allocation money plus a 2019 international roster spot.

On August 3, after a difficult spell at Orlando, Meram was traded back to Columbus in return for $750,000 in TAM and a 2019 international roster spot.

On May 7, 2019, Meram joined defending MLS champions Atlanta United FC for $100,000 in GAM and a 2nd round draft pick.

[14] On April 27, 2023, Charlotte FC announced that they acquired Meram from Real Salt Lake in exchange for $200,000 in general allocation money (GAM).

[16] Meram joined the Michigan Stars in April 2024, starting in the club's 2–0 win over Minnesota United FC 2 in the second round of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.

On September 16, 2013, Iraq coach Hakeem Shaker called up Meram for a training session in preparation for a 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Saudi Arabia.

[18] In October 2014, Meram was called up for a friendly against Yemen but did not attend as his club team, the Crew, were still involved in the 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs.

[19] On November 10, 2014, Meram was included in Iraq's final roster ahead of their group stage matches of the 22nd Arabian Gulf Cup.

[22] Meram earned his second call-up to participate in training camp and friendlies ahead of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

He started the Lions of Mesopotamia's final Group stage match against Palestine (January 20), helping Iraq to a 2–0 win and qualification for the Quarterfinals.

[23] Meram scored his first goal for Iraq on September 3, 2015, converting a 91st-minute penalty as his side defeated Chinese Taipei 5–1 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.