Nawaf Al-Temyat facts for kids
Al-Temyat in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Nawaf Bander Nawaf Al-Temyat | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Saudi Arabia | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–2008 | Al-Hilal | ||
| International career | |||
| 1998–2006 | Saudi Arabia | 63 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nawaf Al-Temyat is a famous former footballer from Saudi Arabia. He was born on June 28, 1976. Nawaf played as a midfielder, which means he was a player who helped both defend and attack in the middle of the field. He is known for his amazing skills and for being one of Saudi Arabia's best players.
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Club Career
Nawaf Al-Temyat spent his whole club career playing for one team: Al-Hilal. He started playing for them in 1994 and stayed until he retired in 2008.
In the year 2000, Nawaf was recognized as the Asian Player of the Year. This is a huge award for a footballer in Asia! Sadly, he had many injuries between 2001 and 2004, which stopped him from playing for a while.
His very last game with Al-Hilal was in 2008. To celebrate his amazing career, a special retirement match was held on January 2, 2010. In this match, Al-Hilal played against the famous Italian team Inter Milan in Riyadh, at the King Fahd International Stadium.
International Career
Nawaf Al-Temyat also played for his country, the Saudi Arabia national team. His first game for the national team was on May 17, 1998, in a friendly match against Namibia.
Playing in the FIFA World Cup
Just a few days after his first game, Nawaf was chosen to play in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He played in one match during that tournament, which was a draw against South Africa. Even though he only played once, he showed a lot of promise.
One year later, he also played in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. His team finished in fourth place. Nawaf scored a goal against Mexico and helped set up two goals against Egypt and Brazil.
Success in the Asian Cup
A big moment in his international career was during the 2000 AFC Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia reached the final but lost to Japan. Even though they didn't win, Nawaf was chosen as one of the best players in the tournament.
Two years later, Nawaf went to the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was a very important player and the biggest star for his team. However, Saudi Arabia did not win any points in that tournament.
Style of Play
Nawaf Al-Temyat was a very talented and creative central midfielder. Many people thought he was one of the best young players in Saudi Arabia. He had great energy, could see the whole field well, and had excellent technical skills like dribbling. These qualities helped him control the middle of the field during games.
People often compared him to another great player, Fahad Al-Bishi, because they played in a similar way. However, Nawaf was stronger and faster. Even with all his talent, he had many injuries throughout his career, which was tough for him.
Personal Life
After his football career, Nawaf Al-Temyat continued to learn and grow. He studied sports management with CIES and finished his studies in 2018. He even became the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for a short time, from 2018 to 2019.
Honours
Nawaf Al-Temyat won many awards and championships during his career, both with his club and with the national team.
Al-Hilal
- Saudi Premier League : 1996, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2008
- Crown Prince Cup : 2000, 2003, 2006
- Saudi Federation Cup : 1996, 2000, 2006
- Saudi Founder's Cup : 2000
- AFC Champions League : 2000
- Asian Cup Winners Cup : 1997, 2002
- Asian Super Cup : 1997, 2000
- Arab Cup Winners' Cup : 2000
- Arab Super Cup : 2001
- Gulf Club Champions Cup : 1998
Saudi Arabia
- AFC Asian Cup
- Runners-up (1) : 2000
- Arab Nations Cup
- Winners (1) : 1998
Individual
- Asian Footballer of the Year: 2000
- Arab Footballer of the Year: 2000
See also
In Spanish: Nawaf Al-Temyat para niños
