Faisal Al-Dakhil
Faisal Al-Dakhil, also spelled Al-Dakheel (Arabic: فيصل الدخيل) (born 13 August 1957) is a prominent Kuwaiti footballer. He is well known for his prolific career of goal-scorer, but also for his famous goal against Czechoslovakia in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Faisal Al-Dakhil | ||
Date of birth | 13 August 1957 | ||
Place of birth | Kuwait City, Kuwait | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1989 | Qadsia SC | ||
National team | |||
1974–1988 | Kuwait | 80+ | (36+) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Al-Dakhil was also among the Kuwaiti players who won the 1980 Asian Cup. He played four matches for Kuwait at the 1980 Summer Olympics with three goals in only one match against Nigeria the July 21 in Dynamo Stadion in Moscow.[1]
Faisal Al-Dakhil was the only Kuwaiti player to every play for an all star game . He was also known as the sidekick of Jassem Yaqoub. they formed one an unforgettable duo in 1970s and 80s.
Al-Dakhil is nicknamed as "the king", or "الملك"
Al-Dakhil played with Al-Qadsiya Club
International goals
only in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup Finals
Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1980-09-25 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 4–0 | Win | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
1980-09-25 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 4–0 | Win | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
1980-09-28 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 2–1 | Win | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
1980-09-30 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 3–0 | Win | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
1980-09-30 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 3–0 | Win | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
1982-06-17 | Valladolid, Spain | 1–1 | Draw | 1982 FIFA World Cup | |
1984-12-09 | Singapore | 3–1 | Win | 1984 AFC Asian Cup |
Honours
Club
- Qadsia
- Kuwaiti Premier League: 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78
- Kuwait Emir Cup:1973–74, 1974–75, 1978–79, 1988–89
International
Regional
- Arabian Gulf Cup: 1974, 1976, 1986, 1988
References
- "Faisal Al-Daakhil Biography and Statistics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2009.