Waleed Hamzah

Waleed Hamzah Rasoul Al-Bloushi is a Qatari football (soccer) player who was awarded the Asian Young Footballer of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1999. He played at 2004 AFC Asian Cup. He is of Pakistani origin.

Waleed Hamzah
Personal information
Full name Waleed Hamzah Rasoul Al-Bloushi
Date of birth (1982-06-17) 17 June 1982
Place of birth Qatar
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2011 Al-Arabi 177 (38)
2011–2012 Al Wakrah 17 (1)
2012–2013 Al Gharafa
2013–2014 Al Ahli
2014–2015 Al Wakrah
National team
2000–2007 Qatar 37 (9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He plays as a forward for Al-Gharafa Sports Club.

Hamzah played for Qatar at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand.[1] He was chosen in FIFA's team of the Tournament.

On May 26, 2011, it was announced that Waleed Hamza had signed a 1-year deal to Al Wakrah after not playing for the majority of the season in Al-Arabi.[2]

On July 14, 2012, Hamza move to Al-Gharafa Sports Club on a free transfer.[3]

References
  1. Waleed Hamzah – FIFA competition record
  3. Striker Hamza signs deal with Al Gharafa qsl.com.qa
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