Khamis Al-Owairan facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Khamis Al-Owairan Al-Dossari | ||
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–2001 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 2001–2007 | Al Ittihad | ||
| International career | |||
| 1994–2004 | Saudi Arabia | 105 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Khamis Al-Owairan Al-Dossari (born 8 September 1973 – died 7 January 2020) was a famous Saudi Arabian football player. He was known for playing in the middle of the field as a Midfielder. Khamis spent most of his career playing for two big clubs in Saudi Arabia: Al-Hilal and Al Ittihad.
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Who Was Khamis Al-Owairan?
Khamis Al-Owairan was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He grew up to become a very important football player for his country. He was 1.78 meters (about 5 feet 10 inches) tall.
Playing for Saudi Arabia
Khamis Al-Owairan was a key player for the Saudi Arabia national football team. He played in many big international games.
World Cup Appearances
He represented Saudi Arabia in two major FIFA World Cup tournaments:
Olympic Games
Khamis also played for his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. This is a huge honor for any athlete.
International Caps
He played over 100 games for the Saudi Arabian national team. This means he was a very experienced and trusted player.
Club Career
Khamis Al-Owairan played for two of the biggest football clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Hilal (1991–2001)
He started his professional career with Al-Hilal. He played for this club for ten years, from 1991 to 2001. Al-Hilal is one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Al Ittihad (2001–2007)
After Al-Hilal, Khamis moved to Al Ittihad. He played there for six years, from 2001 until he retired in 2007. Al Ittihad is also a very strong club with many fans.
Later Life
Khamis Al-Owairan passed away on 7 January 2020. He is remembered as a talented midfielder and a dedicated player for both his clubs and his country.
See also
In Spanish: Khamis Al-Dosari para niños
