Khamis Al-Dosari facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Khamis Al-Owairan Al-Dosari | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Date of death | 7 January 2020 (aged 46) | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1991–2001 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 2001–2007 | Al-Ittihad | ||
| National team | |||
| 1994–2004 | Saudi Arabia | 105 | (0) |
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Khamis Al-Owairan Al-Dosari (Arabic: خميس العويران الدوسري; born 8 September 1973 – died 7 January 2020) was a famous Saudi Arabian footballer. He was known for playing as a midfielder, a position in the middle of the field that helps both attack and defense.
Khamis Al-Dosari was born in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. He spent most of his football career playing for two major clubs: Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. He also played for the Saudi Arabia national team for many years.
Playing for Saudi Arabia
Khamis Al-Dosari was a very important player for his country's national team. He played in 105 matches for Saudi Arabia, which is a lot! This made him one of the players in the FIFA Century Club, a special group for footballers who have played 100 or more international games.
Major Tournaments
Al-Dosari represented Saudi Arabia in several big international competitions:
- He was part of the team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
- He played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments: the 1998 World Cup in France and the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
- He also played in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup and the 2004 AFC Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia won the AFC Asian Cup in 1996, making him an Asian Cup-winning player!
- He also took part in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 1994 Asian Games.
His Legacy
Khamis Al-Dosari was a respected player known for his skills in midfield. He was a key part of both his club teams and the national team during his career. He passed away on 7 January 2020, at the age of 46, after battling a serious illness.
See also
In Spanish: Khamis Al-Dosari para niños
