Yousuf Shaaban (footballer)
Omani footballer
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Yousuf Shaaban Al-Busaidi (Arabic: يوسف شعبان يوسف شعبان البوسعيدي; born 4 November 1984), commonly known as Yousuf Shaaban, is an Omani footballer who plays for Dhofar S.C.S.C.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yousuf Shaaban Al-Busaidi | ||
| Date of birth | 4 November 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Barka, Oman | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dhofar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2011 | Dhofar | ? | (7) |
| 2011–2013 | Al-Shabab | ? | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | Dhofar | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003–2007 | Oman | 25 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
In 2011, he moved to Barka-based club Al-Shabab Club and played for two seasons scoring 6 goals. On 24 September 2013, Yousuf signed a one-year contract with his first most club Dhofar S.C.S.C.[2] On 24 July 2013, he again signed a contract with his former club Al-Shabab Club.
International career
Yousuf was part of the first team squad of the Oman national football team till 2008. He was selected for the national team for the first time in 2004. He has made appearances in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and the 19th Arabian Gulf Cup.
FIFA World Cup Qualification
Yousuf has made four appearances in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification. His only goal for Oman in FIFA World Cup qualification matches came in the second round of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification in a 2-0 win over Singapore.[3]
National team career statistics
Goals for senior national team
- Scores and results list Oman's goal tally first.
