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01 / United Arab Emirates · 1983–1997

Adnan Al-Talyani

ST
Caps · Emirates
161
Goals · Emirates
52
Life
1964
Clubs
Al-Shaab CSC
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for United Arab Emirates
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In Singapore on 28 October 1989 he scored in the 16th minute against South Korea, and the 1-1 draw that followed carried the UAE to Italia 90, the only World Cup the country has reached. Career record: 161 caps and 52 goals for Emirates; club career at Al-Shaab CSC.

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Career record

1980–1999Al-Shaab CSC
Emirates161 caps, 52 goals

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One rank below: Ismail Matar at #2.

United Arab Emirates's editorial top five: Adnan Al-Talyani · Ismail Matar · Omar Abdulrahman · Ali Mabkhout · Ahmed Khalil.

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