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Name: Ali Al Habsi
Nationality: Omani
Date of Birth: 30/12/1981
Height:6' 4" (194cm)
Weight:12st 6lbs (79.0kg)
Previous  
Clubs:Lyn Oslo
Position: Goalkeeper

Although his appearances have been limited, Ali Al Habsi is a vital part of Wanderers' squad, providing healthy competition for Jussi Jaaskelainen in the goalkeeping department.

The Omani international proved his worth as a tremendous goalkeeper when he came into the team following Jaaskelainen's back injury in March 2008. Prior to this, Wanderers fans had only seen glimpses of his ability, the highlight being a stunning performance against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Cup.

During January 2009, when the rest of his club colleagues were pitting their wits against Arsenal and Manchester United in the Premier League, Al Habsi was away on international duty in his homeland, attempting to be part of the first Oman side to lift the Gulf Cup. And after an epic penalty shoot-out victory over Saudi Arabia in the final, the popular stopper saw his dream come true.

He was voted goalkeeper of the tournament and on returning back to England with his winners' medal, he said: "I don't think it could have gone any better and it's the fourth time that I have won the best goalkeeper of the tournament. But this is why I work so hard - I'm really proud for myself.

"The Gulf Cup is really important for people in the area, and so for the people of Oman it was like winning the World Cup."

Prior to his exploits at the Gulf Cup, Al Habsi penned an extended deal with Bolton, which ties him to the club until the summer of 2013.


ALI IS SPONSORED BY STEPHEN & LOUISE FISH

 

Season 2009 - 10

Competition Apps
(as sub)
Goals Yellow
Cards
Red
Cards
FA Cup 1  (0) 0 0 0
League Cup 1  (0) 0 0 0
 

Career History:
Club Season Comp. Apps
(as sub)
Goals
Bolton 2007 - 08League 10  (0) 0
  FA Cup 1  (0) 0
  League Cup 1  (0) 0
  Euro Cups 4  (0) 0
Lyn Oslo 2005 - 06League 17  (0) 0
Lyn Oslo 2004 - 05League 13  (0) 0
 
Ali Al Habsi
 Player Profiles
1 Adam Bogdan Goalkeeper  
2 Nicky Hunt
(on loan to Derby )
Defender  
3 Jlloyd Samuel Defender  
4 Paul Robinson Defender  
5 Gary Cahill Defender  
6 Fabrice Muamba Midfielder  
7 Matthew Taylor Midfielder  
8 Joey O'Brien Defender  
9 Johan Elmander Striker  
10 Mustapha Riga Striker  
11 Ricardo Gardner Midfielder  
12 Zat Knight Defender  
14 Kevin Davies Striker  
15 Gretar Rafn Steinsson Defender  
16 Mark Davies Midfielder  
17 Ivan Klasnic
(on loan from Nantes )
Striker  
18 Samuel Ricketts Defender  
19 Gavin McCann Midfielder  
20 Ricardo Vaz Te Striker  
21 Tamir Cohen Midfielder  
22 Jussi Jaaskelainen Goalkeeper  
23 Sean Davis Midfielder  
24 Dan Shittu Defender  
25 Stuart Holden  
26 Ali Al Habsi Goalkeeper  
27 Chung-Yong Lee Midfielder  
30 Chris Basham Defender  
31 Andrew O'Brien Defender  
32 Jack Wilshere
(on loan from Arsenal )
Midfielder  
40 Vladimir Weiss Midfielder  

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