Ali Al Saadi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ali Al Saadi | ||
| Date of birth | April 20, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Lebanon | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Safa Sporting Club | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005– | Safa Sporting Club | ||
| National team | |||
| 2005– | Lebanon | 40 | (6) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ali Al Saadi (born 20 April 1986 in Lebanon) is a Lebanese football player who currently is a Safa Sporting Club in the Lebanese Premier League and the Lebanon national football team.
Club career
He plays as a defender.
International career
He participated in the ONGC Nehru Cup as part of the Lebanese team and scored the winning goal in the opening match against India, defeating India 1-0.[1] Additionally, he is known for giving Lebanon the early lead against South Korea in the 4th minute in order to help his team earn their first victory against them in a FIFA-sanctioned competition.[2]
He is one of 24 players involved to the 2013 scandal, and suffered one season ban.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 August 2009 | New Delhi |  India | 1–0 | Win | 2009 Nehru Cup |
| 2 | 22 August 2009 | New Delhi |  Sri Lanka | 3–4 | Loss | 2009 Nehru Cup |
| 3 | 23 July 2011 | Beirut |  Bangladesh | 4–0 | Win | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 15 November 2011 | Beirut |  South Korea | 2–1 | Win | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 18 May 2012 | Beirut |  Jordan | 1–2 | Loss | Friendly |
| 6 | 8 June 2012 | Beirut |  Uzbekistan | 1–1 | Draw | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Club career
- Safa Sporting Club 2005 till present
References
External links
- Ali Al Saadi at National-Football-Teams.com
- FIFA Profile