33·Legends

Ahmed Khalil vs Ismail Matar

United Arab Emirates against United Arab Emirates. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Ahmed Khalil

United Arab Emirates · 2010–15 · ST

Almanac rating
83
Rank in United Arab Emirates
#5 of 33

Four of the ten went to him on 3 September 2015, when the UAE buried Malaysia at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in a World Cup qualifier that finished 10-0. Asian Footballer of the Year in 2015, Gulf Cup winner in 2013, 48 goals in 105 caps, three Pro League titles and the 2015 Asian Champions League final with Al Ahli, and Asian Games silver in 2010.

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Ismail Matar

United Arab Emirates · 2003–13 · SS

Almanac rating
86
Rank in United Arab Emirates
#2 of 33
Clubs
Al-Wahda S.C.C., Al Sadd Sports Club

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. He won it again in 2013, became the first Arab to take a World Youth Championship Golden Ball in 2003, and gave Al Wahda 23 seasons, 101 goals and three league titles, with 36 more in 136 caps for the national team. Career record: club career at Al-Wahda S.C.C., Al Sadd Sports Club.

The verdict

The almanac puts Ismail Matar ahead by 3 rating points, 86 against 83.

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