Ali Al-Busaidi, Omani footballer
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ali Sulaiman Rashid Al-Busaidi | ||
Date of birth | 21 January 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Sohar, Oman | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Playing position | Left Back / Left Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Dhofar | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2009 | Sohar | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2012 | Sohar | 58 | (7) |
2012–2013 | Saham | 23 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Sohar | 24 | (3) |
2014–2016 | Al-Nahda | (1) | |
2016– | Dhofar | ||
National team | |||
2013– | Oman | 27 | (3) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
Ali Sulaiman Rashid Al-Busaidi commonly known as Ali Al-Busaidi (Arabic: علي بن سليمان البوسعيدي; born 21 January 1991) is an Omani footballer who plays for Dhofar S.C.S.C. in Oman Professional League.
Born and raised in Sohar, Oman, Ali began his footballing career with his hometown, Sohar-based club, Sohar SC in 2005. He represented Sohar in various national tournaments at all the junior levels till 2009.
Ali began his professional footballing career in 2009 with his parent club and Oman First Division League side, Sohar. Impressing the technical staff with his diverse style of play, he earned the captain's armband at various occasions throughout his stint at the Sohar-based club. He scored 7 goals in 58 appearances in his three-year spell at the club.
In early 2012, he moved to Saham where he signed a one-year contract with 2011–12 Oman First Division League winners and Oman Elite League side, Saham SC. In the 2012–13 Oman Elite League, he scored 3 goals in 23 appearances helping his side secure the 3rd position in the championship.
Successfully earning promotion to Oman Professional League and hoping to play in the top level for a long time, Sohar SC's management decided to recruit some top quality nationals of which Ali, who was now in the good books of Oman's French manager, Paul Le Guen, was a part. Sohar SC, thus managed to obtain the services of this youngster who was famous for his capability of switching and getting adapted to various positions on the field. Adhering to the club's agenda, Ali who also served as the captain of the team in a number of games, helped his side secure the 7th position in the 2013–14 Oman Professional League which included a 2-1 win against the potential champions, Al-Nahda Club and a 1-0 win over Omani giants, Dhofar S.C.S.C.