Ra'fat Ali Explained

Ra'fat Ali
Fullname:Ra'fat Ali Jabr
Birth Date:20 May 1975
Birth Place:Amman, Jordan
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Al-Wehdat (manager)
Youthclubs1:Al-Wehdat
Years1:1993–2014
Clubs1:Al-Wehdat
Caps1:332
Goals1:88
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Al-Kuwait (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:1997–2008
Nationalteam1:Jordan
Nationalcaps1:45
Nationalgoals1:12
Manageryears1:2017
Managerclubs1:Mansheyat Bani Hasan
Manageryears2:2017–2019
Managerclubs2:Al-Wehdat U19
Manageryears3:2019–2021
Managerclubs3:Al-Karmel
Manageryears4:2024–
Managerclubs4:Al-Wehdat

Ra'fat Ali Jabr (Arabic: رأفت علي جبر) (born 20 May 1975) is a Jordanian retired footballer of Palestinian origin. He is the current assistant manager of Al-Wehdat.[1] He was nicknamed The Artist and Picasso due to his skillful plays, mainly assists and goal scoring.

Coming through the youth system, Ra'fat Ali debuted for the senior side of Al-Wehdat on 1993 where he was able to attract admiration from the fans quickly, despite the fact that the team was filled with big stars, through time Rafat establishing himself as one of the best players in Jordan.[2]

In 2011, Ra'fat Ali joined Kuwait for 160 Thousand Dollars as a loan.[3]

In 2014, Ra'fat Ali announced his retirement.[4]

Participation in international tournaments

In Pan Arab Games

In Arab Nations Cup

In WAFF Championships

International goals

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 September 24, 1998 2–1 Win 1998 Arab Nations Cup
2 August 17, 1999 2–0 Win 1999 Pan Arab Games
3 October 27, 2000 1–1 Draw Friendly
4 February 14, 2006 2–0 Win Friendly
5 July 21, 2006 2–1 Win Friendly
6 July 30, 2006 3–0 Win Friendly
7 July 30, 2006 3–0 Win Friendly
8 July 30, 2006 3–0 Win Friendly
9 August 16, 2006 2–1 Loss 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
10 October 11, 2006 3–0 Win 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
11 November 15, 2006 3–0 Win 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
12 January 28, 2008 4–1 Win Friendly

Retirement

Ra'fat retired after winning the Jordan League and Jordan FA Cup in 2014.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ra'fat Ali begins his first training. 2022-04-19. 2022-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419203553/https://www.kooora.com/?n=1101916&pg=1&o=n3006309. live.
  2. Web site: About Ra'fat Ali. 2022-04-19. 2022-04-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419203553/https://www.kooora.com/?n=922044&pg=1&o=n3006309. live.
  3. Web site: Kuwait SC Includes the Jordanian Ra'fat Ali for 160 Thousand Dollars. 2013-04-27. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220110/http://www.kooora.com/?n=111959&o=n3006309&pg=3. live.
  4. Web site: Ra'fat Ali Announces His International Retirement. 2013-04-27. 2017-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825104427/http://www.kooora.com/?n=63508&o=n3006309&pg=3. live.
  5. Web site: Ra'fat Ali Announces His International Retirement. 2013-04-27. 2017-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825104427/http://www.kooora.com/?n=63508&o=n3006309&pg=3. live.