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) | ||
| 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.
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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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