Buriram Thailand club has announced the defender has tested positive for COVID-19.
Iraq midfielder Mohammed Qasim Majid will also likely miss the match due to a foot injury.
Iraq is scheduled to play Iran on January 27 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium.
It is a must-win match for the Iraqi team since the team sits two points behind Group A third-place team the UAE.
The third-place team will qualify for the play-off match.