Abdel Kader Rifai Explained

Abdel Kader Rifai
Birth Date:18 April 1973
Birth Place:Homs, Syria
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1982–1993
Youthclubs1:Al-Karamah
Years1:1993–1994
Clubs1:Al-Karamah
Years2:1994–1995
Clubs2:Al-Jaish
Years3:1995–1997
Clubs3:Al-Karamah
Years4:1997–1999
Clubs4:Al-Bourj
Years5:1999–2000
Clubs5:Al-Ahed
Years6:2000–2008
Clubs6:Al-Karamah
Nationalyears1:1992–1995
Nationalteam1:Syria U20
Nationalyears2:1995–1999
Nationalteam2:Syria

Abdel Kader Rifai (Arabic: عبد القادر الرفاعي; born 18 April 1973) is a Syrian retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Rifai's career began in the youth system of Al-Karamah before starting his professional career with the senior team. He has won many trophies in his career including four Syrian Premier League titles, three Syrian Cups, two Super Cup and helped the club reach the final of the AFC Champions League for the first time.[1]

Rifai began his rise in the international scene at youth level and represented Syria at the 1994 AFC U-19 Championship that Syria won, he also represented Syria at the 1995 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In addition, he competed with the senior team in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup[2] and played again for Syria in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.

After retirement as a player, Rifai went to coaching in which he managed his native club Al-Karamah.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: http://ouruba.alwehda.gov.sy/node/228301. ar:عبد القادر الرفاعي 14 لقبا محليا وآسيويا مع الكرامة والمنتخب. Ouruba. Arabic. 4 December 2017.
  2. Web site: historical squad Syria 1996 . 4 December 2017 . worldfootball.net.
  3. News: http://www.esyria.sy/ehoms/index.php?p=stories&category=sport&filename=201602150132403. ar:"عبد القادر رفاعي".. قائد أصحاب الإنجاز. esyria. Arabic. 4 December 2017.