Salem Saad
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Salem Saad Mubarak Saad Al-Abadla | ||
| Date of birth | 1 September 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | United Arab Emirates | ||
| Date of death | 18 November 2009 (aged 31) | ||
| Place of death | United Arab Emirates | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–2009 | Al-Shabab | ? | (?) |
| 2009 | Al-Nasr | ? | (0) |
| Total | ? | (?) | |
| National team | |||
| 2004–2009 | United Arab Emirates | 39 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Salem Saad Mubarak Saad Al-Abadla (1 September 1978 – 18 November 2009), commonly known as Salem Saad, was an Emirati footballer striker who played at both professional and international levels.
Career
Saad played club football for Al-Shabab and Al-Nasr.[1]
He also played at international level for United Arab Emirates national football team between 2004 and 2009, scoring 2 goals in 39 appearances.[2]
Death
Saad died of a heart attack during a training session on 18 November 2009.[3]
References
- ↑ Salem Saad at National-Football-Teams.com
- ↑ "Salem Saad passes away". U.A.E. Football Association. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ↑ "UAE club striker dies after collapsing on pitch". ESPNsoccernet. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
External links
- Salem Saad – FIFA competition record
- Salem Saad at National-Football-Teams.com
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