Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 7 May 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Kuwait | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–2005 | Al Naser | (26) | |
2005–2007 | Al-Salmiya SC | (25) | |
2006 | Al-Nahda Club (Oman)(loan) | 1 | (0) |
2007–2008 | Al Naser | (1) | |
2008-2009 | Al-Salmiya SC | (2) | |
2010–2011 | Al-Fahaheel FC | (2) | |
2011–2012 | Al-Sulaibikhat SC | (2) | |
International career | |||
2004 | Kuwait | 11 | (5) |
Managerial career | |||
2016–2017 | Burgan SC | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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