Ali Salama
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 September 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Benghazi, Libya | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Center back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Ahli | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2006 | Nasr Benghazi | ? | (?) |
2006–2013 | Ahly Benghazi | ||
2013–2018 | Al-Ahli | ||
2018– | Al-Madina SC | ||
International career | |||
2010– | Libya | 50[1] | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 May 2012 |
Ali Salama (Arabic: على سلامة; born September 18, 1987) is a Libyan footballer, currently playing for Al-Madina SC in the Libyan Premier League. At 6'1, he plays as a sweeper or centre-back[2]. He is known for his aggressive style of play, and he is regarded as the best defender in Libya and one of the best in Africa. His skills are based on superb reading of the game, precise tackling, and good aerial ability. He captained his national team to glory in the 2014 African Nations Championship.[3]
References
- ^ Ali Salama at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/ali-salama-player-stats
- ^ "Ahly Benghazi squad list at LFF {{in lang|ar}}". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-12-28.