Ali Al-Habsi
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Ali Al-Habsi |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 30, 1981(1981-12-30) |
Age | 43 |
Birthplace | Al-Mudhaibi |
Country | Oman |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Ali Al-Habsi Biography
Name | Ali Al-Habsi |
Birthday | Dec 30 |
Birth Year | 1981 |
Place Of Birth | Al-Mudhaibi |
Birth Country | Oman |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Aza Al-Habsi, Abdullah Al-Habsi |
Siblings | Abdulaziz Al-Habsi, Harib Al-Habsi |
Spouse | Basma Al-Habsi |
Children(s) | Renaad Al-Habsi |
Ali Al-Habsi is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 30, 1981 in Al-Mudhaibi, Oman. Goalkeeper who joined the Omani national team in 2002 and Wigan Athletic in 2011.
His opportunities with the Bolton Wanderers increased in 2013 after Jussi Jaaskelainen was injured.
Al-Habsi began playing in his native country Oman at the age of seventeen, and joined the ranks of the Oman under-19s squad, before he was spotted by John Burridge in 2001. Due to the difficulty of securing a work permit, he was unable to move to Europe at this early stage of his career.
He was called up for Oman, and played in all of their three group matches at the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in China and also made four appearances for the team in their qualifying campaign for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which they exited in the first group stage after finishing second in a group with Japan, India and Singapore. He was also Oman’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, appearing in all of their three group matches.
He was born in Muscat and became a practicing Muslim.
Ali Al-Habsi Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Ali Al-Habsi is one of the richest Soccer Player from Oman. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ali Al-Habsi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his career with third-division hometown club Al-Midhaibi.
He transferred to the Bolton Wanderers in January, 2006, a move that was examined by the Stevens inquiry report in June, 2007.
Ali Abdullah Harib Al-Habsi (Arabic: علي بن عبد الله بن حارب الحبسي ; born 30 December 1981) is an Omani professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
Ali Al-Habsi height 6 feet 4 inches Ali weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ali Al-Habsi Dating?
According to our records, Ali Al-Habsi married to Basma Al-Habsi. As of December 1, 2023, Ali Al-Habsi’s is not dating anyone.
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On 4 July 2011 Al-Habsi joined the club permanently, signing a four-year contract for an estimated £4 million transfer fee from Bolton. Al-Habsi established himself as an outstanding penalty saver, saving approximately 50% of all the penalties he faced since joining Wigan. Robin van Persie, Carlos Tevez, Javier Hernández and Mikel Arteta are among the penalty takers Al-Habsi has stopped. This earnt him links to Liverpool and Arsenal. During the back end of the 2012–13 season, Al-Habsi was dropped to the bench as his position as Wigan’s number one was threatened by the arrival of the athletic, young Spaniard Joel Robles on loan. Al-Habsi started Wigan’s FA Cup semi-final win over Millwall but was on the bench for the final itself. Shortly after the final Wigan were relegated back to the championship.
Facts & Trivia
Ali Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Oman. Ali Al-Habsi celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.
On 31 October 2014, Al-Habsi signed for fellow Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion on a one-month loan. After playing only one game for the club, Al- Habsi returned to his parent club Wigan.
Top Facts about Ali Al-Habsi
- Ali Al-Habsi is a retired Omani footballer.
- He played as a goalkeeper for Oman national team.
- Al-Habsi started his career with Al-Midhaibi Club.
- He played for several clubs including Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic.
- In 2012, he became the first Omani to play in the English Premier League.
- Al-Habsi won the FA Cup with Wigan Athletic in 2013.
- He was named Oman Footballer of the Year five times.
- Al-Habsi made over 120 appearances for Oman national team.
- He retired from international football in 2019.
- Currently, he serves as an ambassador for Oman Football Association.
When did Ali Al Habsi retire?
On 5 January 2020 , Al-Habsi announced his retirement from international football.
Where is Ali Al Habsi?
Current teams
Where was Ali Al Habsi born?
Muscat, Oman
Who did Ali Al Habsi play for?
Current teams
Is Oman a country?
Oman, country occupying the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.