Misplaced Pages

Omar Abdulrahman

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Emirati footballer (born 1991) In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Raaki Al Amoodi.

Omar Abdulrahman
Abdulrahman with Al Ain in 2016
Personal information
Full name Omar Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Raaki Al Amoudi
Date of birth (1991-09-20) 20 September 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Youth career
2000–2005 Al Hilal
2006–2008 Al Ain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2019 Al Ain 142 (38)
2018–2019 → Al Hilal (loan) 5 (1)
2019–2021 Al Jazira 21 (3)
2021–2022 Shabab Al-Ahli 5 (1)
2023–2024 Al Wasl 2 (0)
International career
2007–2010 United Arab Emirates U20 4 (1)
2010–2012 United Arab Emirates U23 15 (1)
2011–2019 United Arab Emirates 72 (11)
Medal record
Representing  United Arab Emirates
Men's Football
AFC Asian Cup
Third place 2015
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2010
Arabian Gulf Cup
Winner 2013
Runner-up 2018
Third place 2014
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:31, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2019

Omar Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Raaki Al Amoudi (Arabic: عمر عبد الرحمن أحمد الراقي العمودي; born 20 September 1991) is an Emirati professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for the United Arab Emirates national team.

Coming through the youth system, Abdulrahman made his senior debut for Al Ain in the 2008–09 season. In his first season, he won the Etisalat Cup, President's Cup and Super Cup. Despite suffering a cruciate ligament injury in the following season which sidelined him for over six months, he became a first team regular and helped his club to avoid relegation in the 2010–11 season. He finished the season with 11 goals in 29 appearances, and was voted the most promising player of the year. In the 2011–12 season, Abdulrahman suffered the same injury again and was out for six months, he returned from the injury to see his club crowned champions of the league. After a two-week trial with Manchester City, he returned to Al Ain to become a key player in the 2012–13 season and was voted Emirati Player of the Year, as his side achieved the 2012 Super Cup and league title.

ESPN FC ranked Abdulrahman first in the Top ten Asian players of 2012. In 2013, Abdulrahman was listed by FIFA in the most promising future stars in Asia. Abdulrahman was ranked thirty-nine on the Goal 50 list for the best 50 players of the 2012–13 season.

Early life

Omar Abdulrahman was born in Riyadh, growing up there in a working-class environment, with origin nationality of Yemen. His father Abdulrahman Ahmed was a former player, he has two older sisters and three older brothers, Ahmad, Khaled and Mohammed. He spent sometimes playing soccer in Riyadh neighborhoods.

He drew attention from scout Abdulrahman Eissa who saw him by chance at Al Malaz yard near Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium and asked about the club that he played for. The answer was that he was not playing for any club and also did not hold Saudi nationality. After Abdulrahman Eissa began to contact him and his brother, he then began participating in tournaments and courses alongside Yahya Al-Shehri.

In 2000, he went on a trial with Al Hilal who were interested in signing him. However, as full Saudi nationality was only offered to him and not his entire family, his father rejected the offer.

Then a call came to Abdulrahman Eissa's friend Ahmed Al Garoon from Honorary member of Al Ain, Nasser bin Thaloub who was searching for young talented players. Abdulrahman Eissa told him about Abdulrahman's talent and his brothers Mohammed and Khalid. He asked for their passports and they joined the external Al Ain camp in Germany. Al Ain agreed to grant citizenship to his whole family who then moved to the United Arab Emirates. Abdulrahman joined the club with two of his brothers and enrolled in Al Ain's youth academy.

Club career

Al Ain

Abdulrahman joined Al Ain Academy in 2007, and has played for Al Ain's under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and reserve team. He was promoted to the first team by coach Winfried Schäfer after he saw him at the Al Ain International Under-17 Football tournament in 2009. His official debut with the first team was against Al Ahli on 24 January 2009 in Etisalat Cup. Despite being promoted to the first team, Abdulrahman continued to play for the reserve team. His last match with the reserve team was against Al Nasr on 24 January 2012. He scored 6 goals and Assists 3 in 10 matches over 5 seasons with the reserve.

2008–09 season

Abdulrahman made his official debut for the first team on 24 January 2009 at the age of 17 years, in the Etisalat Cup against Al Ahli when he came on as a substitute for Ahmed Khamis in the 77th minute. On 27 March 2009, two months after his debut, he replaced Faisal Ali in the 70th minute in the second leg of the Etisalat Cup semi-final against Al Jazira. Abdulrahman shot the ball on the goal but hit the crossbar, before Dias converted the rebound scoring the only goal in the match. On 3 April 2009, Abdulrahman won his first club honour when Al Ain defeated Al Wahda in the Etisalat Cup final. A week later, on 13 April, he won his second club honour, President's Cup in a 1–0 win against Al Shabab. On 18 April 2009, Abdulrahman made his league debut in a 5–0 victory over Ajman. On 11 May 2009, he scored his first Pro-League goal in a 2–2 draw with Al Ahli, to become the youngest player to score a goal in this season. Followed with another goal against Al Wasl on 15 May, scored the 101st goal for Al Ain in the two clubs matches history. On 24 May 2009, he scored his third league goal in a 2–0 win over Al Shaab.

2009–10 season

Before the start of the season, on 26 July 2009, Abdulrahman suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a friendly match against FC Lausanne-Sport with UAE U-20. On 26 February, Abdulrahman played in his first game back from injury in the under-19 youth league against Bani Yas and it ended 4–2 in Al Ain's favor. On 19 March, in a 2–3 win against Al Dhafra, he scored his first goal of the season in the reserve league and helped in two. On 23 April, he scored and helped in another in a 5–0 victory over Al Wasl. Abdulrahman made his Champions League debut in a 2–0 home victory over Sepahan Isfahan. He scored his first Pro-league goals for the season in a 5–3 win over Emirates. On 15 May, he helped the Al Ain reserves win the Reserve League by scoring a brace and helped in another in a 2–6 win against Al Sharjah. He finished the season scoring 5 goals in 7 matches with the under-19, reserve, and first team.

2010–11 season

In this season, Abdulrahman became a first team regular, after the departure of Valdivia from the club, he inherited the number 10 jersey. On 28 August 2010, Abdulrahman scored with a free kick and assisted teammate Jose Sand in a 4–3 win at Dubai in his first start of the season. On 20 September 2010, during the second round of the President's Cup, Abdulrahman scored his first goal in the cup in a 5–0 victory over Masfout. He scored a goal from a penalty in a 1–2 defeat to Al Ahli on 30 September, In the match against Al Wasl on 27 October 2010, he assisted another goal for teammate Mohanad Salem to put his team 2–1 ahead but the match ended in a 2–2 draw. In a 1–4 defeat to Ittihad on 30 September he also assisted teammate Faris. He once again assisted teammate Jose Sand in a 1–1 draw against Al Shabab on 23 December 2010. On 12 May 2011, Al Ain announced an extension to Abdulrahman's contract until 2015.

On 1 June 2011, he led his team to beat Al Jazira 4–1 by scoring two goals and assisting the fourth. On 12 June 2011, Abdulrahman was named the Pro-League's most promising player of the Year for the second time by Emirati newspaper Al Ittihad. Abdulrahman ended the season with 11 goals and 8 assists in 29 matches across all competition.

2011–12 season

On 15 January, during a match in the Etisalat Reserve League against Ajman, Abdulrahman returned from an injury suffered during the summer camp for the national team which kept him out for six months. This was the second injury he suffered to his cruciate ligament in less than two years. In the following match with the reserve team against Al Nasr he assisted the first goal in a 3–1 win. On 27 January, Abdulrahman played his first match with the first team after his return from injury in a match that Al Ain loss 4–0 from Al Jazira, coming on as a substitute for Mohamed Malallah in the 59th minute. On 24 March, he assist two goals in a 1–4 win against Al Sharjah. On 6 May, he scored the third goal in a 1–4 win against Emirates. In the final league match of the season and crowning the league against Ajman, he assisted two goals and scored another of 0–4.

Manchester City trial

On 6 August 2012, Abdulrahman confirmed on Twitter that he would join English side Manchester City on trial. After arriving to Manchester, he immediately joined the team training. The trial lasted for two weeks, he played friendly matches and the report was positive but the deal broke down due to work permit and national team rank issues. On 9 March 2013, Al Ain coach Cosmin Olaroiu stated "City offered him a four-year deal after training with them last summer, and that he would take them up on a second offer." On 11 March, the club's academy chief Brian Marwood, confirmed that they were still interested in Abdulrahman.

2012–13 season

After he returned from a trial with Manchester City, Al Ain confirmed that Abdulrahman would stay with the team for the 2012–13 season. Abdulrahman started the season by lifting UAE Super Cup with Al Ain, after a 5–4 penalty shoot-out win against Al Jazira, where he missed a penalty kick and was named Man of the Match. In the first league match, Abdulrahman provided an assist for new teammate Ekoko to score his first league goal in a 3–6 defeat to Al Ahli on 23 September. He assisted the third goal for teammate defender Fawzi Fayez in a 1–4 win over Ajman. Abdulrahman scored his first Pro-League goal for this season on 15 October, and assisted two goals in a 7–0 victory over Al Dhafra. In a fourth round match and win 5–1 over Dibba Al Fujairah, Abdulrahman assisted Asamoah Gyan to score the fourth goal. Abdulrahman scored his second goal in a 5–0 win over Al Wasl on 3 November. He assisted Ismail Ahmed the third goal of a corner kick in a 2–3 win over Al Shabab. Abdulrahman scored a brace and assisted Mohamed Ahmed to score the first goal, in a 6–0 victory over Ittihad Kalba. Abdulrahman scored another brace in a 2–5 win over Dubai on 23 November. He was named player of the month for November by Al Ain fans. On 16 December against Al Nasr, he provided an assist for Gyan to score the second goal which gave his side a 0–2 away victory.

On 26 January, in Al Ain's first league match of 2013, Abdulrahman scored from a penalty kick and provided an assist for Brosque in a 4–0 against Ajman. In a match that Al Ain loss 1–0 from Dibba Al Fujairah, Abdulrahman came on as a substitute for the first time in this season for Hilal Saeed in the 63rd minute. On 24 February, Abdulrahman confirmed to the media that he received a loan offer from Benfica for a one-year contract. However, Al Ain turned down the offer and pointed for his desire to remain the player for this season. On 27 February, Abdulrahman played against his former club Al-Hilal that he trained with as a youngster in the Champions League Group stage and scored the equaliser 1–1 and provided an assist for Brosque in a 3–1 home victory.

On 7 March, Abdulrahman helped Al Ain in a 2–1 win over Al Wasl, by provided an assist for Gyan to score the tie 1–1 and also played a part in the second goal.

On 3 April, Abdulrahman returned from injury sustained against Esteghlal, in a 2–1 win over Al Rayyan, where he assisted on two goal. On 9 April 2013, in a match against Al Rayyan, where he assisted Al Ain's only goal in the match, Abdulrahman wore the captain's armband after Hilal Saeed was substituted, then he give it to his teammate Fares Juma. On 14 April, Abdulrahman assisted another two goals in a 3–1 win over Ittihad Kalba. On 18 April 2013, Abdulrahman captained Al Ain for the first time in his career in a home win over Dubai and won the league title. On 5 May, against Al Ahli in the President's Cup semi-final, Abdulrahman was sent off after two yellow cards in the 90+6 minute for infringement against the referee's assistant and dissent against referee Ammar Al Junaibi. On 16 May, Abdulrahman won Al Hadath Al Riyadi Young Arab Player of the Year. On 26 May, he added both the Pro-League Emirati Player of the Year and Fans’ Player of the Year.

2013–14 season

On 23 July, Al Ain confirmed that the club received offers for Abdulrahman being discussed. On 4 August, Al Ain received an official trial letter offer from Arsenal for Abdulrahman. However, it was rejected by Chairman of Al Ain Board Sheikh Abdullah, said that the club would only listen to serious offers and that Abdulrahman was a national treasure. On 30 August 2013, Al Ain lost the 2013 UAE Super Cup to Al Ahli 2–3 on penalties after a 0–0 draw in regular time. Abdulrahman missed the second penalty kick, saved by goalkeeper Majed Nasser. He provided first two assists of this season in a 4–3 loss from Al Dhafra. On 20 October, Abdulrahman provided three assists against Dubai in a 5–2 win. On 31 October, Abdulrahman scored his first goal of this season from a long shot and assisted Fares to score the third goal in a 3–2 victory over Al Nasr. On 29 November, Abdulrahman made four goals of Al Ain 5–2 victory against Emirates. On 5 December, Abdulrahman assisted Asamoah Gyan to score the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Baniyas. He provided another assist for Gyan in a 2–1 loss against Al Jazira.

On 3 January 2014, Abdulrahman provided two assists against Al Wasl in a 3–0 win. On 13 January, he assisted teammate, Alex Brosque with his lobbed pass for narrow the lead, Abdulrahman missed the second penalty shootout in a 2–2 (8–9 on penalties) win over Al Wasl in the round of 16 of the President's Cup. On 24 January, he assisted from the corner the only side goal and the first goal at Al Ain new stadium Hazza Bin Zayed in a 1–1 draw with Al Dhafra. On 30 January, In the semi-finals of the President's Cup, Al Ain reached the final after beating Al Nasr, Abdulrahman suffered an injury before the match but was in starting lineup. It was later announced that he would be out for a month due to a groin injury. On 7 February, Daily Mirror reported that Galatasaray, Liverpool joined number of teams that were interested in signing Abdulrahman.

On 13 March 2014, Abdulrahman returned from injury coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 away loss against Ittihad in group stage match of the AFC Champions League. On 18 March, following his first match after the injury, Abdulrahman came on to the pitch as a second-half substitute for his brother Mohamed Abdulrahman in the 54th minute, he provided the cross for Gyan to score the third goal in the 3–1 win over Tractor Sazi. On 23 March, Abdulrahman played his 100th official match with Al Ain against Al Ahli.

On 1 April, Abdulrahman made two goals in a 2–2 draw with Tractor Sazi. On 2 April, Abdulrahman has been banned for two games in league following his attack on Haitham Ali without a ball against Emirates. In a 5–0 win over Lekhwiya on 15 April, Abdulrahman assisted Gyan the fifth goal. After return from two-match ban on 27 April, Abdulrahman made two goal in a 1–3 win over Al Sharjah. On 18 May, Abdulrahman led Al Ain to win in the final of the President's Cup against rivals Al Ahli, set up the winning goal for Asamoah Gyan, giving Al Ain his sixth title.

Abdulrahman finished his season with 2 goals and 23 assists in all competitions make him the top assist maker in Arabian Gulf League for the season with a 17 assists. Abdulrahman was nominated for the Best Emirati Player of the Year and selected in Best XI in AGL Awards.

2014–15 season

Abdulrahman led ِAl Ain to the Champions League semi-finals, where he set-up Gyan's goal in a 2–0 home win over Al-Ittihad in the first leg on 19 August, and scored in a 1–3 win in the return leg on 26 August. On 16 September, he assisted Myung-joo in a 2–1 home win in the second leg against Al-Hilal, Despite this win, Al Ain did not progress to the final after a 3–0 loss in the first-leg.

On 24 September, Abdulrahman sustained an injury in Al Ain's match against Ajman, But he played nevertheless against Al-Hilal and reinjured; tests later confirmed that he suffered a stretched knee ligament injury, ruling him out for two to three weeks. On 28 October, he returns from injury to assist two goals in Al Ain's 2–1 win over Al Ahli in the U21 League. On 23 November, Abdulrahman suffered another injury against Saudi Arabia in the 22nd Arabian Gulf Cup, leaving him side-lined for six weeks.

During the second half of the season, Abdulrahman suffered a third-degree muscle strain on 4 February 2015, which kept him sidelined for two to three weeks. On 20 February, Abdulrahman extended his contract with Al-Ain until 2018 after signing a contract that makes him the highest paid Arabian player in the middle east with certain terms in the region, reported to be worth £2.99 million. on 28 February, he finally returned to the pitch, making a substitute appearance in Al Ain's 3–0 home win over Al Fujairah in the League. He scored his second goal this season in a 2–1 win against Al Jazira on 8 March. Abdulrahman reinjured again on 13 March. A week after his return, he assisted two goals in his participation with U21 team against Emirates. He scored and assisted another in a 4–0 home win over Ittihad Kalba, to lead Al Ain achieve their league title after Al Jazira defeat on 17 April. He scored another goal on 6 May, as Al Ain defeated Naft Tehran 3–0. On 14 May, he provided an assist to Gyan’s to score his four goal in the President's Cup Round of 16 against Dibba. Despite assisting an injury-time 3–3 equaliser to Rashed Eisa, Al Ain were subsequently defeated by Al Ahli 3–3 on away goals in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.

Al Hilal

2018–19 season

In August 2018, Abdulrahman joined Saudi Professional League side Al-Hilal on a season-long loan, became the first Emirati to play abroad.

Al Jazira

2019–20 season

On 8 August 2019, Abdulrahman joined Al Jazira on a three-year contract. He would make 19 appearances and score three goals before the season was cancelled.

2020–21 season

On last day of the January transfer window, Abdulrahman terminated his contract with Al Jazira by a mutual agreement. He had been injured throughout the entire season.

Shabab Al-Ahli

2020–21 season

On 10 February, Shabab Al Ahli announced the signing of Abdulrahman on a six-month deal.

International career

In 2010, Abdulrahman was called up for the 2010 GCC U-23 Championship, in which he assisted a one goal in four matches played and was the first title for him. A month later has been called up for the UAE U-20, for the 2010 AFC U-19 Championship, it was his first participation in the continental championship, he played all matches and scored a goal and assisted two. At the same year he was part of a team that won silver medal in Asian Games in China. He made his international debut on 3 January 2011, in a friendly match against Syria at the age of 19. He was on the starting lineup and been substituted at the beginning of the second half.

2010 Asian Games

On 7 November, in a 1–1 tie against Hong Kong, Abdulrahman was substituted on in the second half but was sent off in the 88th minute after got two yellow cards. Abdulrahman returned to the team on 11 November in the qualifying match for the Round of 16 after a 3–0 win over Uzbekistan. He came on as a substitute for Theyab Awana in the second half. Abdulrahman started in UAE's following 2–0 win over the Kuwait. On 19 November, UAE advanced to the semi-finals in a 9–8 penalty shoot-out win against North Korea (0–0 a.e.t.), with Abdulrahman scoring as the fifth penalty taker. He assisted Ahmed Ali the only goal of the match to help his side to a 0–1 extra-time win against South Korea. UAE went on to lose 1–0 to Japan in the final.

2011 AFC Asian Cup

Abdulrahman was the youngest player in the UAE squad and seventh youngest player of the tournament. In his first official match at an international competition against North Korea, Abdulrahman came on as a substitute for Ismail Matar in the 92nd minute in a 0–0 draw. In the third and last group stage match against Iran he came on as a substitute for Ali Al-Wehaibi in the 53rd minute in a 3–0 loss.

2012 Summer Olympics

Abdulrahman represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In the first match against Uruguay which his team lost 1–2. After the match Uruguayan Luis Suarez swapped jerseys with him. He also participated in the match against Great Britain which resulted in a loss 3–1 but he assisted the goal and as he did in Uruguay match he dominated the match. After the match in an interview with Manchester City's defender Micah Richards he said that Abdulrahman has a bright future ahead, to add to that Ryan Giggs went to him to the changing room and personally gave him his game shirt.

21st Arabian Gulf Cup

Abdulrahman was named in UAE's squad for the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup in Bahrain. On 5 January 2013, in the opening match victory against Qatar, after Qatar took the lead from a penalty spot, two minutes later Abdulrahman scored the equaliser from a curled in a free kick, it was the 800th goal in the Gulf Cup record, and provided an assist for Mohamed Ahmed to score the third. was named man of the match. In the next match, Abdulrahman played a part in the second goal to progress his side to Semi-finals in a 2–1 victory over Bahrain. In the last group match against Oman, he came off the bench in place of Saeed Al-Kathiri in the 81st minute, with the score at 0–0. He was able to make the difference and rebalance the midfield in the last 10 minutes and give his team a 2–0 lead within two minutes. In the Semi-finals, Abdulrahman helped UAE through to the final, when he played a part in the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Kuwait. He helped his team win the Gulf Cup after a 2–1 victory over Iraq in the final, in the 28th minute Abdulrahman scored. He was selected as man of the match and Player of the Tournament.

2015–16: AFC Asian Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Abdulrahman was included in Mahdi Ali's final list for 2015 AFC Asian Cup tournament. He started UAE's first match against Qatar which UAE won the game 4–1 and Abdulrahman assisted the first goal. In next match, against Bahrain, he assisted again to Ali Mabkhout to score UAE's first goal in the 45th second. UAE won the match 2–1 and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time since 1996. At the end of the match, Abdulrahman was named as man of the match by the AFC. He end with 4 assists, tying with Massimo Luongo as the competition's assist leader.

On 3 September 2015, Abdulrahman provided 6 assists to lead UAE to a 10–0 victory against Malaysia in the second round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, that named him as man of the match.

Style of play

Abdulrahman has played as a winger, attacking midfielder and is also known for his passing accuracy, dribbling and his ability to set up goals. He has ball control, balance and skill. Abdulrahman also a set pieces can take corners, penalties and is said to be a free kicks specialist.

Outside football

Personal life

Omar Abdulrahman has two sisters and three older brothers who are also involved in football: Ahmed Abdulrahman who played for Masfout but his career came to an end due to injury. Khaled Abdulrahman a defender and Mohamed Abdulrahman a forward both play currently for Al Ain.

Media

In 2016, Arabian Business ranked Abdulrahman 25 in its list of the 100 most powerful Arabs under 40. On 28 April 2013, Abdulrahman was chosen with sports commentator Faris Awad as ambassadors for The Million Player Competition.

Sponsorships

In October 2012, Abdulrahman signed on a contract with sportswear company Nike. In April 2013, Abdulrahman signed an agreement with Etisalat to become the brand ambassador and appear on its commercial and public campaigns and become an ambassador for social causes. Abdulrahman has been confirmed as ambassador and front cover for the Middle East edition of the Konami video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 alongside Barcelona's Neymar.

2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup

In June 2013, Abdulrahman was appointed by the Local Organising Committee as the official ambassador for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was held in the Emirates.

Career statistics

Club

As of 1 February 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Asia Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Al Ain 2008–09 Pro League 6 3 0 0 2 0 — 0 0 8 3
2009–10 Pro League 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 — 3 1
2010–11 Pro League 21 8 2 1 1 0 5 2 — 29 11
2011–12 Pro League 7 2 0 0 2 0 — — 9 2
2012–13 Pro League 22 7 2 0 0 0 6 1 1 0 31 8
2013–14 Pro League 17 1 3 0 0 0 7 1 1 0 28 2
2014–15 Pro League 11 3 2 0 0 0 10 2 1 0 24 5
2015–16 Pro League 22 2 4 3 1 0 14 3 1 0 42 8
2016–17 Pro League 22 6 2 2 0 0 10 7 — 34 15
2017–18 Pro League 13 5 3 0 1 0 7 2 — 24 7
Total 142 38 16 6 8 0 61 18 4 0 231 62
Al Hilal 2018–19 Professional League 5 1 0 0 — 0 0 2 0 7 1
Al Jazira 2019–20 Pro League 19 3 1 0 2 1 — — 22 4
2020–21 Pro League 2 0 0 0 0 0 — — 2 0
Total 21 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 24 4
Shabab Al-Ahli 2021–22 Pro League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 169 42 17 6 10 1 61 18 6 0 263 67

International

As of 2021
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United Arab Emirates U23 2010 4 0
2011 6 1
2012 3 0
Total 13 1
United Arab Emirates 2011 4 0
2012 5 2
2013 15 3
2014 2 1
2015 13 2
2016 13 1
2017 8 0
2018 8 2
2019 5 0
Total 73 11
Scores and results list United Arab Emirates' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Abdulrahman goal.
List of international goals scored by Omar Abdulrahman
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 16 October 2012 Za'abeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates  Bahrain 6–2 6–2 Friendly
2 25 December 2012 Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar  Yemen 2–0 2–0 Friendly
3 5 January 2013 Khalifa Sports City Stadium, Isa Town, Bahrain  Qatar 1–1 3–1 21st Arabian Gulf Cup
4 18 January 2013 Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain  Iraq 1–0 2–1 21st Arabian Gulf Cup
5 15 November 2013 Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates  Hong Kong 3–0 4–0 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
6 27 May 2014 Stade de la Fontenette, Carouge, Switzerland  Armenia 2–2 3–4 Friendly
7 16 June 2015 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  East Timor 1–0 1–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 17 November 2015 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  Malaysia 1–0 2–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 29 March 2016 Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates  Saudi Arabia 1–1 1–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
10 11 September 2018 Estadi Palamós Costa Brava, Palamós, Spain  Laos 3–0 3–0 Friendly
11 11 October 2018 Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain  Honduras 1–1 1–1 Friendly

Honours

Al Ain

Al Hilal

Al Wasl

UAE Youth

UAE

Individual

Notes

  1. Includes the UAE President Cup, Kings Cup, Arab Club Champions Cup
  2. Includes the Arabian Gulf Super Cup, one appearance in Saudi Super Cup, one appearance in Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup

References

  1. ^ "Omar Abdulrahman". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Omar Abdulrahman". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  3. Omar Abdulrahman at WorldFootball.net
  4. "Top ten Asian players of 2012". ESPN FC. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  5. "New stars rise on Asian scene". Fifa. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  6. "39. Omar Abdul Rahman". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  7. "Al Ain's Abdulrahman joins Messi & Ronaldo in world's top 50". Sport360. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  8. ^ "It is one of the best moments we are living these days". The National. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  9. "Abdulrahman Eissa: I discovered (Amoory) and not Al Jaber!!". Al Yaum. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  10. "citizenship deprive Omar Abdulrahman from the Saudi national team And Al Hilal". ADMC Sport. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  11. "Al Ahli beat Al Ain to reach Etisalat Cup semifinals". Gulf News. 25 January 2009. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  12. "Al Ain 1–0 Al Jazira". Al Jazira Club. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  13. "Al Ain beat Al Wahda to win etisalat Cup". Gulf News. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  14. "Al Ain win President's Cup beating Al Shabab". Gulf News. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  15. "Al Ain split points with Al Ahli in thrilling encounter". Gulf News. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  16. "Urgent surgery to Omar Abdulrahman in Cruciate ligament". alainfc.ae. 15 August 2009. Archived from the original on 14 December 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  17. "Al Ain U-19 team defeats Baniyas 4–2". alainfc.ae. 26 February 2010. Archived from the original on 27 October 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  18. "Al Dhafra 2–3 Al Ain (reserve)". alainfc.ae. 19 March 2010. Archived from the original on 14 December 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  19. "Al Wasl 0–5 Al Ain (reserve)". alainfc.ae. 23 April 2010. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  20. "Al Ain 2–0 Sepahan". alainfc.ae. 27 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  21. ^ "Al Ain 5–3 Emirates". alainfc.ae. 2 May 2010. Archived from the original on 14 December 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  22. "Al Ain Escape Dubai Surprise". uaefootballleague.com. 28 August 2010.
  23. "Goals galore for big four". FIFA.com. 20 September 2010. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010.
  24. "Al Ahli Beat Al Ain". uaefootballleague.com. 28 August 2010.
  25. "Al Wasl 2 – 2 Al Ain". uaefootballleague.com. 27 October 2010.
  26. "Upsets in the first night of Etisalat Pro-League Week 9 matches". uaefootballleague.com. 12 December 2010.
  27. "Al Jazira finish the first Round of Etisalat Pro-League as sole leaders". uaefootballleague.com. 23 December 2010.
  28. "Hammad: Al Ain renews contract 11 players citizen". alittihad.ae. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  29. "Al ain 4 – 1 Al Jazira". ufl.ae. 1 June 2011.
  30. "Al Jazira sweep the awards season due to "historical double"". alittihad.ae. 12 June 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
  31. "Cosmin Watches Amori in Ajman..Two Minutes Were Enough for Al Ain To Win". alainfc.ae. 15 January 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  32. "A Hat Trick from Hamad Ali Led Al Ain to Beat Al Nasr..Cosmin Watch Al Ain Reserve Team Match". 24 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  33. "Al Jazira Net Al Ain Four Times". alainfc.ae. 27 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  34. "Al Sharjah 1–4 Al Ain". alainfc.ae. 24 March 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  35. "Al Ain Beat Emirates 4–1". alainfc.ae. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  36. "Al Ain 4–0 Ajman". alainfc.ae. 26 May 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  37. "Abdulrahman on trial at City". Sky Sports. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 13 August 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  38. "UAE's Omar Abdulrahman kicks off Manchester City trial". Sport360. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  39. "Abdulrahman to rejoin Al Ain despite Man City move talk". Sport360. 20 August 2012. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
  40. "UAE football star set for European big league". The National. 9 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  41. "Man City admit they're still chasing UAE's Abdulrahman". Sport360. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  42. Abdulrahman to rejoin Al Ain despite Man City move talk
  43. "Omar Abdulrahman will stay at Al Ain for 2012/13". The National. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  44. "Al Ain Clinched Super Cup". Al Ain FC. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  45. "Al Ain still The Boss". Sport360. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  46. "Omar Super Cup Match Best Player". Al Ain FC. 18 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  47. "Al Ahli 3–6 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  48. "Al Ain Beat Ajman 4–1". Al Ain FC. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  49. "Al Ain 7–0 Al Dhafra". Al Ain FC. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  50. "Al Ain Continue Winning". Al Ain FC. 21 October 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  51. "Al Ain Recorded Clean Five in Al Wasl". Al Ain FC. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  52. "Al Shabab 2–3 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  53. "Al Ain netted Kalba six times". Al Ain FC. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  54. "Al Ain enhances top by beating Dubai 5–2". Al Ain FC. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  55. "Amoory: Al Ain fans like no others". Al Ain FC. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  56. "Al Nasr 0–2 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  57. "Al Nasr 0–2 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  58. "Abdulrahman continues fine form as Al Ain rout Ajman". Sport360. 26 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  59. "Al Ain 0–1 Dibba". Al Ain FC. 21 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  60. "Al Ain & UAE star Abdulrahman reveals Benfica snub". Sport360. 24 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  61. "Abdulrahman shines again as Al Ain win Asian opener". Sport360. 27 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  62. "Al Ain 3–1 Al Hilal". Al Ain FC. 27 February 2013. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  63. "Al Ain Turn the Table over Al Wasl in Zabeel". Al Ain FC. 7 March 2013. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  64. "Injured UAE footballer Omar Abdul Rahman to miss next Asian Cup qualifier". Gulf News. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  65. "Al Ain 2–1 Al Rayyan". Al Ain FC. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  66. "Omar Abdulrahman returns to spark Al Ain win over Al Rayyan". The National. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  67. "Abdulrahman inspires comeback win". Sport360. 3 April 2013. Archived from the original on 8 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  68. "Al Rayyan 2–1 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  69. "Kalba 1–3 Al Ain: Radoi & Gyan show who's Boss". Sport360. 14 April 2013. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  70. "Ittihad Kalba 1–3 Al Ain". Al Ain FC. 14 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  71. "Grasped the 11th Title, Al Ain Beat Dubai 3–0 in Al Qattara". Al Ain FC. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  72. "Al Ain 3–0 Dubai: Gyan treble fires Boss to Pro League title". Sport360. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  73. "Al Ain 1–2 Al Ahli: Red Knights into President's Cup final". Sport360. 5 May 2013. Archived from the original on 7 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  74. "Al Ain 1–2 Al Ahli". Al Ain FC. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  75. "President's Cup: In the heat of the moment, Al Ahli prevail over Al Ain". The National. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  76. "Winners of first Etisalat Pro League Awards honoured at ceremony". Pro-League. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  77. "Abdulrahman a double winner at Pro League awards". Sport360. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  78. "Spoke About Brosque and Ammori..Hammad: Al Ain targets 5 coaches". AlAinFC.ae. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  79. "'Many offers' but Al Ain will decide Abdulrahman future". Sport360. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  80. "Arsenal offer trial to Al Ain & UAE star Abdulrahman". Sport360. 4 August 2013. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  81. "Abdullah bin Mohammed: Al Ain fans changed the team performance". AlAinFC.ae. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  82. "Al Ain reject Arsenal trial offer for Omar Abdulrahman". SkySports. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  83. "Luck Smiles to Al Ahi in Super Cup". AlAinFC.ae. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  84. "Al Ain Lose to Al Dhafra". AlAinFC.ae. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  85. "Al Ain 5–2 Dubai". agleague.ae. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  86. "Defending champions snatch late win". agleague.ae. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  87. "Five star recovery by Flores' men". agleague.ae. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  88. "All square in Al Shahama". agleague.ae. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  89. "Al Jazira 2–1 Al Ain". agleague.ae. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  90. "2014 begins with a win for The Boss". agleague.ae. 3 January 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  91. "Al Ain win thriller to enter President's Cup semis". thenational.ae. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  92. "No new home comfort". agleague.ae. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  93. "Groin injury to keep Omar Abdulrahman sidelined for month". thenational.ae. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  94. "Arsenal target Omar Abdulrahman being monitored by several Premier League sides". mirror.co.uk. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  95. "Al Ain surrender one-goal advantage in defeat to Ittihad". sport360.com. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  96. "Gyan's Brace and Ajab's Strike Lead Al Ain to the Top Spot". AlAinFC.ae. 18 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  97. "Al Ain Back from Iran with a Precious Point". AlAinFC.ae. 1 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  98. "Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee". UAEFA.ae. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  99. "Lekhwiya 0–5 Al Ain". AlAinFC.ae. 15 April 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  100. "AFC Champions League: Al Ain into last 16 after five-star show". GulfNews.com. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  101. "Al Ain Back from a Goal Down to 3–1 Victory". AlAinFC.ae. 27 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  102. "Mohammed bin Rashid Crown Al Ain by the President's Cup 2013–2014". AlAinFC.ae. 18 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  103. "Omar Abdulrahman thrills his legion once again". TheNational.ae. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  104. "Al Ain beat Ittihad to put one foot in ACL semis". Sport360. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  105. "Asian Champions League: Al Ain beat Al Ittihad in 2nd leg". Emirates247. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  106. "Al Ain 2–1 Al Hilal: The Boss win on the night but AFC CL dream ends". Sport360. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  107. "Al Ain staring at Champions League elimination after Hilal humbling". Sport360. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  108. "Hammad: Amoory injury will not prevent him from playing against Al Hilal" (in Arabic). EmaratAlYoum. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  109. "Hammad: Amoory played the match despite the stress" (in Arabic). EmaratAlYoum. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  110. "Feeling Bad after the Match..Zlatko: Al Ain deserve to tie Al Jazira". Al Ain FC. 5 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  111. "Ammori and Khalid Abdurrahman in Spain to Meet Kogatti". Al Ain FC. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  112. "Omar led Al Ain to win over Al Ahli in the U21 League" (in Arabic). Al Ain FC. 28 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  113. "UAE Star Omar Abdulrahman's latest injury not seen as serious". Sport360. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  114. "Omar Abdulrahman denies insulting coach". KhaleejTimes. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  115. "'Amouri' Suffers from a Muscle Strain". Al Ain FC. 5 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  116. "Thanking Hazza Bin Zayed, "Ammouri" Awarded the Biggest Contract in the Middle East". Al Ain FC. 22 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  117. "Omar Abdulrahman shuns Europe to agree four-year deal with Al Ain". The National. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  118. "Al Ain gives Amoory the best contract in the Middle East". Ara.Reuters. 22 February 2015. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  119. "Al Ain's Omar Abdulrahman signs long-term contract extension". Sport360. 21 February 2015. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  120. "Omar hopes to remain at Al Ain for a lifetime". KhaleejTimes. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  121. "'Al Zaeem' Repays Al Fujairah with 3 Net Goals & Leads AGL Alone". Al Ain FC. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  122. "Sweet revenge as Al Ain go top". KhaleejTimes. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  123. "With six points ahead the runner-up.. Ammouri and Gyan Secure Derby Win over Al Jazira". Al Ain FC. 8 March 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  124. "Hammad: With our Adaptivity, We'll Get 3 Points from Tashkent". Al Ain FC. 17 March 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  125. "With the participation of Ammouri, Fawzi, Khaled & Rayan, Al Ain Surpasses Emirates 5 times and leads U-21 League". Al Ain FC. 23 March 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  126. "Al Ain Whitewashes Ittihad Kalba 4–0". Al Ain FC. 16 April 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  127. "Al Ain confirmed champions in Arabian Gulf League". KhaleejTimes. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  128. "Al Jazira loss hands Al Ain AGL title". GulfToday. 19 April 2015. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  129. "Al Ain Whitewash Naft Tehran 3–0". Al Ain FC. 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  130. "With Gyan's Super Hat-Trick, Al Ain Sets out the President's Cup with a Stunning 5–0 Victory over Dibba". Al Ain FC. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  131. "Al Ain & Al Ahli Play to a 3–3 Draw in AFC Tournament". Al Ain FC. 27 May 2015. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  132. "ACL RD16 2ND LEG: AL AIN 3–3 AL AHLI (3–3 AGG, AL AHLI WIN ON AWAY GOALS)". AFC. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  133. "Al Ahli stun Al Ain to make ACL quarters". GulfToday. 28 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  134. "Al Ahli make history in AFC Champions League". KhaleejTimes. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  135. "Al-Hilal announce signing of UAE star Omar Abdulrahman". Arab News. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  136. "Al Jazira signs UAE National stars Omer Abdulrahman and Amer Abdulrahman". jc.ae. Archived from the original on 11 September 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  137. "الجزيرة ينهي عقد عموري" (in Arabic). albayan. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  138. Shabab Al-Ahli FC (10 February 2021). "Shabab Al Ahli successfully managed to sign the star of UAE football and international playmaker Omar Abdulrahman" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  139. "UAE star Omar Abdulrahman moves to Shabab Al Ahli on six-month deal". Gulf Today. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  140. "UAE clinch U23 Gulf Cup against Kuwait". The National. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  141. "Brave UAE bow out as Australia gain revenge". The National. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  142. ^ "UAE dominate but lose Asian Games football final". The National. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  143. "UAE 2 vs. Syria 0". The National. 3 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  144. "UAE settle for draw in opening game at Asian Games". Gulf News. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  145. "UAE undo Uzbeks to advance to last 16". The National. 12 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  146. "The UAE Olympic team qualify to the Asian quarterfinals". Pro League. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  147. "The UAE Olympic Team qualify to the Asian Golden Square". Pro League. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  148. "UAE hit last-minute winner in Asian Games soccer". The National. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  149. "Omar the youngest player". alittihad.ae. 9 January 2011.
  150. "the youngest and oldest players in 2011 AFC Asian Cup". uaefa.ae. 12 January 2011.
  151. "UAE lose to Iran 3–0". uaefootballleague.com. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
  152. "Playmaker Omar praises Uruguay's Suarez". Gulf News. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  153. "Omar Abdulrahman has made a big impression at Games". The National. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  154. "UAE's Omar Abdulrahman is a star of the future, says Manchester City's Micah Richards". goal.com. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  155. "Man City star tips UAE's Omar Abdulrahman for bright future". sport360. 31 July 2012. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  156. "Manchester City eye a move for UAE star". Give Me Football. 28 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  157. "UAE defeat Qatar to kick-off Gulf Cup campaign with a win". Sport360. 6 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  158. "Omar Abdulrahman shines with equaliser and assist". Gulf News. 6 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  159. "Gulf Cup: UAE 3 Qatar 1". The National. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  160. "Abdulrahman named man of the match". UAEFA. 6 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  161. "Far from vintage but UAE see off Bahrain to reach Gulf Cup semis". Sport360. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  162. "Gulf Cup: Bahrain 1 UAE 2". The National. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  163. "UAE beat Bahrain to reach semi-finals". Gulf News. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  164. "Gulf Cup: UAE 2 Oman 0". The National. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  165. "Khalil the hero as UAE strike late to reach Gulf Cup final". Sport360. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  166. "UAE win thrilling Gulf Cup final". Gulf News. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  167. "Gulf Cup: UAE 2 Iraq 1". The National. 19 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  168. "Osn Awards Omar Abdulrahman As The Most Valuable Player Of The 2013 Gulf Cup Of Nations". Dubai City Info. 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  169. "Omar Abdulrahman produced 5 breathtaking assists in UAE thrashing of Malaysia (Video)". 101GreatGoals. 6 September 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  170. "Revealed: 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40". Arabian Business.
  171. "The Million Player Competition". The Million Player. 28 April 2013. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  172. "PlayStation fans can face off against Omar Abdulrahman for chance to win Dh1million". The National. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  173. "Al Ain & UAE star Abdulrahman pens Nike deal". Sport360. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  174. "Man City-target Abdulrahman signs for Etisalat". Sport360. 11 April 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  175. "Etisalat Signs Up Omar Abdulrahman as New Brand Ambassador". Zawya. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  176. "UAE and Al Ain star Omar Abdulrahman confirmed as PES 2016 cover star alongside Neymar". Sport360. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  177. "Omar named tournament ambassador for Fifa U-17 World Cup 2013". Khaleej Times. 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  178. "Abdulrahman named ambassador for FIFA U-17 World Cup". Sport360. 17 June 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  179. "Omar Career Stats". AGLeague.ae. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  180. "Omar Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Raqi Al Amoudi". soccerway.com. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  181. "The first edition of ABA was claimed by Al Ain and their captain Omar Abdulrahman". Goal.com. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  182. "Omar Abdulrahman wins title for Best Player". ArabTimesOnline. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  183. "The best ACL2016 XI announced! | Football News | AFC Champions League 2020". the-AFC. Retrieved 31 May 2020.

External links

Awards
Arabian Gulf Cup - MVP
2015 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Asian Footballer of the Year
IFFHS award
AFC award
AFC award
(international)
United Arab Emirates squads
United Arab Emirates squad – 2011 AFC Asian Cup
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates squad – 2015 AFC Asian Cup third place
United Arab Emirates
Categories: