SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

AHMED KHALIL
AHMED KHALIL
United Arab Emirates flag
Number
#10
Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Team
Coach
BERT VAN MARWIJK
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 5 3 1 4 3 4 22 3.4 £650k

Player name: Ahmed Khalil

Nationality: United Arab Emirates

Common variations / spelling: Ahmed Khalil Al-Khalidi (often listed simply as Ahmed Khalil)

Summary: Ahmed Khalil (Arabic: أحمد خليل) is a prominent Emirati professional footballer, best known as a forward and attacking midfielder. He rose to prominence in the late 2000s and 2010s as one of the UAE's top players, representing both domestic clubs and the United Arab Emirates national team.

  • Date of birth: 8 June 1991
  • Place of birth: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Primary positions: Forward, attacking midfielder

Club career (high-level):

  • Al Ahli (Shabab Al Ahli) / Al Ahli Dubai: Ahmed Khalil began his professional career with Al Ahli (also known at various times as Al Ahli Dubai; currently Shabab Al Ahli after club mergers). He was a key player there before moving clubs.
  • Al Jazira Club: Khalil later played for Al Jazira, one of the UAE Pro League’s top clubs.
  • Loan and other moves: Across his career he had loan spells and transfers within the UAE Pro League; his primary recognition comes from his performances in the domestic league and continental competitions with UAE clubs.

International career:

  • Ahmed Khalil has been a major player for the United Arab Emirates national team, especially notable at youth level and early senior level.
  • He starred at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and helped raise his profile internationally.
  • Khalil was a central figure in the UAE’s 2013 Gulf Cup and helped the national team during multiple Gulf and Asian competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup campaigns and World Cup qualifying.
  • He has scored many goals for the national side and earned numerous caps across youth and senior levels.

Honors & achievements (selected):

  • UAE Pro League and domestic cup successes with his clubs (titles and cup wins across his career depend on specific seasons and club names).
  • Named Asian Footballer of the Year in 2015 (award winner Ahmed Khalil received continental recognition for his performances).
  • Key contributor to UAE youth team performances (including the 2009 U-20 World Cup) and senior national team tournaments.

Notes / clarifications:

  • You mentioned "UNITED ARAB EMIS" — this appears to refer to the United Arab Emirates; Ahmed Khalil is Emirati and has played domestically in the UAE Pro League for clubs commonly referred to as Al Ahli (Shabab Al Ahli) and Al Jazira.
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Sources typically used for verification: club records and websites (Shabab Al Ahli, Al Jazira), UAE Football Association reports, FIFA tournament records, AFC and Asian Footballer of the Year archives, and major sports databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway) for match statistics.