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My Take
Ali Al-Habsi is a reminder that world-class talent emerges from everywhere, not just the traditional football powers. A goalkeeper out of Muscat who guarded Oman's net for nearly two decades and won Norway's 2004 keeper-of-the-year award, he then went on to compete in England's top tiers. For an Arab player to hold a starting goalkeeper role in European football demands enormous ability and mental toughness, and his 194 cm frame clearly helped command the box. What I admire most is the trajectory: rising from a region long overlooked in the sport to genuine international respect. He stands as a real source of pride for Middle Eastern football.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ali Al-Habsi
- Name (Japanese)
- アリ・アル・ハブシ
- Reading
- あり・ある・はぶし
- Born
- December 30, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Muscat, Oman
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 194 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Kniksen Award for goalkeeper of the year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ali Al-Habsi born?
Born December 30, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Ali Al-Habsi from?
Ali Al-Habsi is from Muscat, Oman.
What does Ali Al-Habsi do?
Ali Al-Habsi works as association football player.
How tall is Ali Al-Habsi?
Ali Al-Habsi is 194 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.