How many caps did Ismail Matar win for Emirates?

Ismail Matar won 136 caps for Emirates, scoring 36 goals.

Which clubs did Ismail Matar play for?

Al-Wahda S.C.C. (2001–present), Al Sadd Sports Club (2009–2009).

Where does Ismail Matar rank among United Arab Emirates's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ismail Matar #2 of United Arab Emirates's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Ismail Matar

Caps · Emirates

136

Goals · Emirates

Life

1983

Clubs

Al-Wahda S.C.C., Al Sadd Sports Club

Editorial rank of 33 for United Arab Emirates

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

On 30 January 2007 at Zayed Sports City he beat Oman with a 72nd-minute goal to win the UAE the Gulf Cup, the fifth of five in a tournament he left as top scorer and best player. Career record: 136 caps and 36 goals for Emirates; club career at Al-Wahda S.C.C., Al Sadd Sports Club.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q403437

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Career record

2001–today	Al-Wahda S.C.C.
2009–2009	Al Sadd Sports Club
Emirates	136 caps, 36 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Emirates checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Emirates checked 4 October 2026

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Around Matar in the almanac

One rank above: Adnan Al-Talyani at #1.

One rank below: Omar Abdulrahman at #3.

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

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