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Faisal Al-Dakhil
Personal information
Full name Faisal Ali Al-Dakhil
Date of birth (1957-08-13) 13 August 1957 (age 67)
Place of birth Kuwait City, Kuwait
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1989 Qadsia (141)
International career
1974–1988 Kuwait 85 (39)
1974–1987 Kuwait XI 22 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Faisal Ali Al-Dakhil is a famous retired football player from Kuwait. He was born on August 13, 1957. Faisal Al-Dakhil was known for being a great forward, scoring many goals for his club and country. He is considered one of the best football players in Kuwait's history.

Playing for Clubs

Faisal Al-Dakhil played his entire club career with Qadsia in Kuwait. He joined the club in 1973 and played there until 1989. He was a very important player for Qadsia, helping them win many championships. During his time with Qadsia, he scored 141 goals in league matches.

Club Achievements

Faisal Al-Dakhil helped Qadsia win several important titles:

  • Kuwaiti Premier League: He won the league four times with Qadsia. These wins were in the 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, and 1977–78 seasons.
  • Kuwait Emir Cup: He also helped his team win the Kuwait Emir Cup four times. These victories happened in 1973–74, 1974–75, 1978–79, and 1988–89.

Playing for His Country

Faisal Al-Dakhil was a key player for the Kuwait national team. He played in many big tournaments and scored 39 goals in 85 matches for his country.

Major Tournaments

  • 1980 AFC Asian Cup: He was part of the Kuwaiti team that won the 1980 AFC Asian Cup. This was a huge achievement for Kuwaiti football. He scored five goals in this tournament, including two in the final match against South Korea.
  • 1980 Summer Olympics: Faisal Al-Dakhil played in four matches for Kuwait at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He scored three goals in one match against Nigeria on July 21.
  • 1982 FIFA World Cup: He also represented Kuwait in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He scored a goal against Czechoslovakia in that tournament, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
  • Arabian Gulf Cup: He won the Arabian Gulf Cup twice with Kuwait, in 1976 and 1986.

External Links

  • Faisal al-Dakhil-International Goals at RSSSF
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