Walid Abbas facts for kids
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Abbas with United Arab Emirates in 2019
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Walid Abbas Murad Yousuf Al-Balushi | ||
| Date of birth | 11 June 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
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Current team
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Shabab Al-Ahli | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2013 | Al Shabab | 256 | (7) |
| 2013–2017 | Al-Ahli | 96 | (3) |
| 2017– | Shabab Al-Ahli | 118 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008–2023 | United Arab Emirates | 106 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 December 2021 |
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Walid Abbas Murad Yousuf Al-Balushi (born on June 11, 1985) is a professional football player from the United Arab Emirates. He plays as a centre-back, which means he is a defender who helps protect his team's goal. Walid currently plays for the club Shabab Al-Ahli.
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Playing for His Country: UAE National Team
Walid Abbas has been an important player for the UAE national team since 2008. He has represented his country in several big tournaments.
Asian Cup Appearances
Walid played for the UAE in the AFC Asian Cup, which is a major football competition for Asian countries. He was part of the team in:
- The 2011 AFC Asian Cup
- The 2015 AFC Asian Cup
- The 2019 AFC Asian Cup
During the 2011 tournament, Walid accidentally scored two "own goals" in matches against Iran and Iraq. An own goal happens when a player accidentally kicks the ball into their own team's net.
Scoring for the UAE
Even though he is a defender, Walid Abbas has scored goals for his country. Here are some of his goals:
- On September 11, 2012, he scored in a friendly match against Kuwait, helping the UAE win 3-0.
- He scored twice during the qualification games for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, once against Hong Kong and once against Vietnam.
- He also scored in friendly matches against the Philippines and Bahrain.
Walid Abbas has played over 100 matches for the UAE national team, which is a big achievement for any footballer!
See also
In Spanish: Walid Abbas para niños
