Faisal Al-Dakhil facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Faisal Ali Al-Dakhil | ||
| Date of birth | 13 August 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuwait City, Kuwait | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1973–1989 | Qadsia SC | (141) | |
| National team | |||
| 1974–1986 | Kuwait | (48) | |
| – | Kuwait military national football team | (14) | |
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Faisal Ali Al-Dakhil (born August 13, 1957) is a famous former Kuwaiti football player. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was a key player who scored goals for his team. Many people remember Faisal Al-Dakhil as one of the best footballers Kuwait has ever had.
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Faisal Al-Dakhil: Kuwait's Football Star
Faisal Al-Dakhil was a very important player for both his club and the Kuwait national team. He helped his country achieve great success in football during the 1970s and 1980s. His skills and goals made him a legend in Kuwaiti sports history.
Playing for Clubs
Faisal Al-Dakhil spent his entire club career playing for Al-Qadsiya Club in Kuwait. He joined the club in 1973 and played there until 1989. During his time with Al-Qadsiya, he scored many goals, becoming one of their top scorers. He helped his team win several important championships. These included the Kuwaiti Premier League, which is the top football league in Kuwait, and the Kuwait Emir Cup, a major knockout competition.
International Achievements
Faisal Al-Dakhil was also a star player for the Kuwait national team. He played for his country from 1974 to 1986. He was part of the team that won the 1980 AFC Asian Cup, which is a huge football tournament for Asian countries. This was a historic win for Kuwait.
He also played for Kuwait at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. In one amazing match against Nigeria on July 21, he scored three goals! This showed how talented he was on the international stage.
Faisal Al-Dakhil also represented Kuwait in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. This was a very big deal, as it was the first time Kuwait had ever qualified for the World Cup. He even scored a goal in their match against Czechoslovakia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Major Trophies and Honours
Faisal Al-Dakhil won many important trophies and awards during his career. These honours show how successful he was as a football player.
Club Honours
With his club, Qadsia SC, he won:
- Kuwaiti Premier League:
- 1972–73
- 1974–75
- 1975–76
- 1977–78
- Kuwait Emir Cup:
- 1973–74
- 1974–75
- 1978–79
- 1988–89
International Honours
For the Kuwait national team, he helped them win:
- AFC Asian Cup: 1980
Regional Honours
He also won regional tournaments with Kuwait:
- Arabian Gulf Cup:
- 1976
- 1986
See also
In Spanish: Faisal Al-Dakhil para niños
