Hassan Raif Ahmed

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Hanna
Personal information
Full name Hassan Raif Ahmed
Date of birth (1998-01-30) 30 January 1998 (age 27) [1]
Place of birth S. Hithadhoo, Maldives
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Maziya
Number 11
Youth career
2016–2019 Club Eagles
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015 S. Hithadhoo FT
2016–2022 Club Eagles
2023– Maziya
International career‡
2019 Maldives U23 4 (0)
2021– Maldives 18 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 March 2025

Hassan Raif Ahmed (born 30 January 1998) nicknamed "Hanna", is a Maldivian footballer who plays as a right-winger for Maziya Sports & Recreation Club and Maldives national team.

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Club career

Raif first attracted attention during the 2015 Minivan Championship, where his performances on the right flank for S. Hithadhoo FT stood out to major clubs in the Maldives, particularly Club Eagles. Although Eagles attempted to sign him that year, the deal did not go through. [2]

In 2016, Raif underwent a trial with TC Sports Club, but chose to join Club Eagles. [2] He was a key member of the club’s youth setup. He helped lead the squad to three FAM Youth Championship titles, captaining the team in his final winning campaign with the youth squad. [3]

Raif made his Dhivehi Premier League debut in the 2016 season. [2] He notably featured in the 2016 President’s Cup final, where Club Eagles defeated TC Sports Club 1–0 in extra time — the club’s first major trophy in their history. [2] [4]

In 2021, Raif played with Club Eagles in the AFC Cup qualifying play-offs, gaining his first exposure to continental club football.

On 5 February 2023, Raif joined Maziya. [5] He made his full debut in AFC club competitions with Maziya on 19 September 2023, starting in the 2023–24 AFC Cup group stage opener against Bashundhara Kings at the National Football Stadium in Malé. Maziya won the match 3–1.

International career

In 2018, Raif was included in the provisional squad for the SAFF Championship under Croatian head coach Petar Šegrt, but was not selected in the final 23-man squad for the tournament, where the Maldives eventually emerged as champions. [6]

In 2021, he was expected to be part of the Maldives squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Asian Qualifiers. However, he couldn't travel with the squad after testing positive for COVID-19 during the preparations. [7] [6]

Later that same year, Raif was included in Ali Suzain's squad for the 2021 SAFF Championship, held in Malé. [6] He made his international debut on 10 October 2021, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute for Hamza Mohamed in a crucial group-stage match against Sri Lanka. Maldives won the game 1–0 at the National Football Stadium. [6]

On 24 March 2022, Raif scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Bangladesh where they won 2–0 at the National Football Stadium.

Career statistics

International

As of match played 24 March 2025 [8]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Maldives 202120
202283
202340
202420
202520
Total183
As of match played 25 March 2025
Maldives score listed first, score column indicates score after each Raif goal
List of international goals scored by Hassan Raif Ahmed
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
124 March 2022 National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives 3Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 1–02–0 Friendly [ citation needed ]
221 September 2022 Track and Field Sports Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei 7Flag of Brunei.svg  Brunei 3–03–0Friendly[ citation needed ]
324 September 2022Track and Field Sports Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei8Flag of Laos.svg  Laos 1–03–1Friendly[ citation needed ]

Honours

Club Eagles Youth

Club Eagles

Maziya

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Hassan Raif Ahmed". ESPN. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Hanna: Gaining confidence, making a difference! (in Dhivehi)". Mihaaru . Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Hanna made the difference for Eagles! (in Dhivehi)". Mihaaru . Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Eagles beat TC to win Presidents Cup (in Dhivehi)". Mihaaru . Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Hanna joins Maziya (in Dhivehi)". Mihaaru . Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Hanna in the national team: Never gave up on getting the right position! (in Dhivehi)". Adhadhu. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Positive for COVID-19: Mulakey, Yaan, Esa and Hanna are unlucky! (in Dhivehi)". Adhadhu. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Hassan Raif Ahmed". National Football Teams. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Dagandey named best footballer for the sixth time!". Mihaaru . Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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