Ali Salama
Appearance
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– | Al-Ahli | ||
International career | |||
2010– | Libya | 40[1] | (4) |
*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-Ahli 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 Template:Ar icon
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