Al-Saadi Gaddafi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Al-Saadi Muammar Gaddafi | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Tripoli, Libya | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Al-Ahly Tripoli | 14 | (3) |
| 2001–2003 | Al-Ittihad Tripoli | 74 | (24) |
| 2003–2004 | Perugia | 1 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Udinese | ||
| 2006–2007 | Sampdoria | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Libya | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Al-Saadi Muammar Gaddafi (born 25 May 1973) is a former professional football player from Libya. He was the captain of the Libya national football team. His football career was often seen as being helped by his father, Muammar Gaddafi, who was the leader of Libya at the time.
In 2011, Al-Saadi Gaddafi was involved in events in Libya. He was later arrested in Niger in March 2014 and sent back to Libya. He was released in September 2021 and then traveled to Turkey.
Football Career
Al-Saadi Gaddafi was well-known in Libyan football. Some reports suggest that rules were sometimes changed to favor his team. For example, only his name was announced during games, while other players were referred to by their numbers.
In 2003, he joined the Italian team Perugia. He even had famous football player Diego Maradona as a consultant and Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson as his personal trainer. He played only one game for Perugia.
He was also the captain of the Libya national football team and president of the Libyan Football Federation. Later, he joined other Italian teams like Udinese Calcio in 2005 and U.C. Sampdoria in 2006, but he played very few matches for them.
Business Activities
In 2006, Al-Saadi Gaddafi worked on a plan to create a special city in Libya. This city would be like a hub for technology, banking, medicine, and education. The idea was for it to have its own airport and seaport, making it easy for people to visit without needing special travel papers. He hoped this new city would attract businesses from around the world.
He also had an interest in other Libyan businesses, such as Tamoil, an oil company owned by the Libyan government.
Later Events
In 2011, Al-Saadi Gaddafi spoke about the situation in Libya. He warned that if his father left the country, it could lead to more problems. He also mentioned that he was looking for a lawyer to help with travel restrictions placed on him.
He later left Libya and went to Niger in September 2011. The government of Niger allowed him to stay for humanitarian reasons. In March 2014, he was sent back to Libya. While in prison in Tripoli, he apologized to the Libyan people.
In April 2018, a court cleared him of some charges. He was released from custody in September 2021 and traveled to Turkey. As of 2023, he was reported to be living in Istanbul.
See also
In Spanish: Al-Saadi el Gadafi para niños
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