Hamad Al-Montashari facts for kids
Al-Montashari playing for Saudi Arabia in 2009
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Hamad Mohsen Al-Montashari | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2016 | Al-Ittihad | 300 | (61) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002–2011 | Saudi Arabia | 54 | (8) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Hamad Mohsen Al-Montashari (born on June 22, 1982) is a famous former footballer from Saudi Arabia. He played his whole career for a team called Al-Ittihad. Hamad was a strong player who defended his team's goal. He was so good that he won the award for the best Asian Football Player in 2005! He also played for his country, Saudi Arabia, in big tournaments like the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup.
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Hamad Al-Montashari: A Football Star
Hamad Mohsen Al-Montashari was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He became a professional footballer and played as a centre-back. This means he was a defender who helped protect his team's goal from opponents. He was known for his strength and skill on the field.
Playing for Al-Ittihad
Hamad spent his entire football career playing for the club Al-Ittihad. He joined the team in 2001 and played with them until 2016. During his time at Al-Ittihad, he played in 300 games and scored 61 goals, which is a lot for a defender!
Playing for Saudi Arabia
Hamad also proudly represented his country, Saudi Arabia, in international matches. He played for the national team from 2002 to 2011. He played in 54 games for Saudi Arabia and scored 8 goals.
Big Tournaments
He helped his country in major football events:
- The 2006 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
- Two AFC Asian Cup tournaments, where Asian countries compete for the championship.
Achievements and Awards
Hamad Al-Montashari won several important awards and titles during his football career.
Individual Awards
- Asian Football Player of the Year (2005): This was a huge honor! It meant he was chosen as the best football player in all of Asia for that year. He won this award ahead of another great player, Maksim Shatskikh.
Team Honours
- Islamic Solidarity Games (2005): Hamad won a gold medal with the Saudi Arabia national team in the football competition at the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2005. This event brings together athletes from Islamic countries.
