Biography
Who is Almoez Ali?
Early life and youth career
Almoez Ali was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and relocated to Qatar while he was still a young child. He began his formal football training at the age of seven with Al-Mesaimeer. Following his time there, he joined the well-known Aspire Academy to further develop his skills.
During his youth years, he also spent time with Lekhwiya SC. In 2015, he participated in the youth setup for the Belgian club K.A.S. Eupen, which was a significant step in his early professional development.
Professional career in Europe
In July 2015, the striker joined the senior team of the Austrian club LASK Linz. He made a mark on November 27, 2015, by scoring his first Austrian Bundesliga goal against Floridsdorfer AC. This achievement made him the second Qatari player to score in Austria's top league.
In January 2016, he moved to Spain to play for Cultural Leonesa in the Segunda División B. He scored his first goal for the Spanish club on April 3, 2016, in a match against Arandina. This goal established him as the first Qatari footballer to score in a Spanish league match.
Success with Al-Duhail
Almoez returned to Qatar for the 2016–17 season to play for Lekhwiya SC, which later rebranded as Al-Duhail SC following a merger with El Jaish. He made an immediate impact, scoring 8 goals in 25 appearances during his first season back and providing 8 assists.
He earned the award for the best U23 player of the season as his team claimed the Qatar Stars League title. His trophy collection with Al-Duhail includes multiple Qatar Stars League titles, the Emir of Qatar Cup, and the Qatar Cup. He continues to serve as the captain for the club in the Qatar Stars League.
International career and records
Internationally, he has represented Qatar at multiple levels, including the U19 and U23 squads. He was a key member of the team that won the 2014 AFC U-19 Championship. His senior debut occurred in an official match against Iraq on August 8, 2016.
He gained significant international attention during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In that tournament, he scored a record nine goals, including a bicycle kick in the final against Japan, helping Qatar secure the title. He also led the team to a second consecutive Asian Cup victory in 2023. He holds the record as Qatar's all-time top goalscorer. In 2019, he became the only player to score in the AFC Asian Cup, Copa América, and CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Eligibility and personal details
In 2019, the United Arab Emirates Football Association challenged the eligibility of Almoez Ali and teammate Bassam Al-Rawi regarding residency requirements. The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee dismissed the protest. The matter eventually reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which upheld the original decision in August 2020.
Standing at 184 centimeters tall, the player was born on August 19, 1996, under the Leo zodiac sign. He maintains a focus on his professional career while continuing to play for both his club and his national team.
Birthday and age
Almoez Ali was born on August 19, 1996, which makes Almoez 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Almoez shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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