Ali Al-Habsi
Professional footballer and goalkeeper
Born
December 30th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Oman
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A professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Started career in Oman before moving to Europe, where significant contributions were made in the English Premier League. Played for clubs such as Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic, contributing to notable performances in domestic tournaments. Achieved prominence with the Oman national team, representing the country in multiple international competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup.
Represented Oman in international matches
Played in the English Premier League
Contributed to Wigan Athletic's FA Cup victory in 2013
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