Hamdan Al-Kamali Explained

Hamdan al-Kamali
Fullname:Hamdan Ismael Mohammed Al Kamali[1]
Birth Date:2 May 1989
Birth Place:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Al-Nasr
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:1996 - 2007
Youthclubs1:Al Wahda
Years1:2006–2020
Caps1:154
Goals1:16
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Lyon II (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Lyon (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–2024
Caps4:27
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Al-Nasr (loan)
Caps5:19
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2006–2009
Nationalcaps1:52
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:2008–
Nationalcaps2:41
Nationalgoals2:5

Hamdan Ismael Mohammed Al-Kamali (Arabic: حمدان إسماعيل محمد الكمالي; born 2 May 1989) is an Emirati footballer who plays as a central defender former the UAE national team. He was part of the United Arab Emirates football team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]

Club career

Al Wahda

Al Kamali began his career with Al Wahda at the age of seven, where he played in the club's youth teams, a physical education teacher at his school was impressed with his talent, who took him to the Al Wahda club in Bani Yas, where he attracted the attention of the Egyptian coach Abdel Fattah coach of the youth teams at that time, Al Wahda signed him after selection by the coach Abdel Fattah. In the 2006–07 season, Al Kamali become a first team player. He made his official debut for the first-team on 12 November 2006 in a 0–1 loss to Al Jazira at the Vice Presidents Cup, where he was sent off after a foul on Toni.

Al Kamali was listed as one of the best 100 young players in the world by the respected Spanish football Magazine 'Don Balon'.[3] He also attracted interest from Lyon; only to have Al Wahda reject the French team's bid for him.[4]

Olympique Lyonnais

After a long time of negotiations he was officially introduced by the Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas on 28 January 2012, on a 6-month loan with the option of permanent switch.[5] [6]

Career statistics

Club

[7] [8]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupSuper CupPresident CupVice President CupChampions LeagueClub World CupTotal
AppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssistsAppsGoalsAssists
Al Wahda 2006–07000000000100000100
2007–08000000000000000
2008–09000000000000000
2009–1015101000000001610
2010–1119200001000000003002320
2011–12610000000000000610
Career totals40401001000001000003004640

International

United Arab Emirates national team
YearAppsGoals
200810
200990
201050
2011113
201272
201380
201440
201520
201640
201710
Total525
Hamdan Al Kamali: International goals – U20
Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 24 October 2007 Home 5–1 Win AFC Youth Championship 2008 qualification
2. 30 October 2007 Away2–1 Win AFC Youth Championship 2008 qualification
3. 31 October 2008 2–1 Win AFC Youth Championship 2008
4. 30 November 2008 2–0 Win AFC Youth Championship 2008
5. 27 September 2009 2–2 Drew 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
Hamdan Al Kamali: International goals – U23
1. 7 October 2010 3–0 Win Friendly
2. 2 November 2010 1–1 Drew Friendly
3. 16 November 2010 2–0 Win 2010 Asian Games
Source: Al Kamali Goals

International goals

Scores and results list the United Arab Emirates' goal tally first.

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 July 2011 align=center 4–1 align=center 6–2 Friendly
2. 23 July 2011 Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates align=center 1–0 align=center 3–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 25 August 2011 Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates align=center 1–0 align=center 3–1 Friendly
4. 16 October 2012 Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates align=center 3–2 align=center 6–2 Friendly
5. 14 November 2012 Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates align=center 1–0 align=center 2–1 Friendly

Honours

Club

Al Wahda

1

2009–10

UAE

1

2008

1

2010

1

2010

1

2013

2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: United Arab Emirates . FIFA . 20 . 6 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091013164551/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/10/28/62/fwyc_2009_squadlists.pdf . 13 October 2009 .
  2. Web site: Hamdan Al-Kamali Bio, Stats, and Results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104031/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/al/hamdan-al-kamali-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. en. 2018-02-18.
  3. Web site: Don Balon Names 100 Best Young Footballers in the World: What Do You Think? . CaughtOffside . 2 November 2010.
  4. Web site: Al Wahda turn down Lyon's advances for UAE talent Hamdan Al Kamali . Goal . 12 July 2011.
  5. http://www.lyoncapitale.fr/journal/Autre-contenu/Breves/Mercato-Hamdan-Al-Kamali-rejoint-l-OL
  6. Web site: OL : Aulas et Garde confirment l'arrivée imminente d'Al Kamali pour conquérir le porte-feuille des Émiratis ! . Footmercato.net .
  7. News: Hamdan Al Kamali Career Stats. uaefootballleague.
  8. News: Player –Hamdan Ismaeel Mohemad Al Kamali. scoresway.