Fahad Al-Ghesheyan
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Fahad Al-Ghesheyan (Arabic: فهد الغشيان) (born August 1, 1973) is a Saudi Arabian football (soccer) player who participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, scoring one goal against Sweden in the Round of 16.
Al-Ghesheyan played for Al-Hilal at the time. Fahad Al-Ghesheyan is also known as the first Saudi player to play in Europe when he moved to AZ Alkmaar in Holland. AZ's manger at that time was Aad de Mos who previously managed Al-Hilal was impressed by his skills. Al-Ghesheyan is a right winger with great dribbling skills but often lacked professionalism and consistency.
Saudi Arabia squad - 1994 FIFA World Cup | ||
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1 Al‑Deayea | 2 Al‑Dosari | 3 Al‑Khilaiwi | 4 Zubromawi | 5 Madani | 6 Amin | 7 Al‑Ghesheyan | 8 Al‑Bishi | 9 Abdullah | 10 Al‑Owairan | 11 Al‑Mehallel | 12 Al‑Jaber | 13 Al‑Jawad | 14 Al‑Muwallid | 15 Al‑Dawod | 16 Jebreen | 17 Al‑Taifi | 18 Al‑Anazi | 19 Saleh | 20 Idris | 21 Al‑Sadiq | 22 Al‑Helwah | Coach: Solari |