Ismail Matar
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| Ismail Matar | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ismail Matar Al-Junaibi | |
| Date of birth | April 7, 1983 | |
| Place of birth | United Arab Emirates | |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 51⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Al-Wahda | |
| Number | 10 | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2001-2009 2009-present |
Al-Wahda Al Sadd (Loan) |
243 (58) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2004 - present | United Arab Emirates | 60 (17) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Ismail Matar Al-Junaibi (Arabic: إسماعيل مطر) (born April 7, 1983) is a professional Emirati footballer.
He was awarded the Golden Ball at the 2003 World Youth Championships after being voted the tournament's best player even though the UAE only reached the quarter finals. He is best known for leading the UAE to their first ever trophy, the 2007 Gulf Cup, which was held in Abu Dhabi. Matar scored 5 goals in 5 games, picking up both the best player and top scorer's trophies.
[edit] International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | 21 January 2009 | KLFA Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |  Malaysia |
0-3 | 0-5 Win | 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 3. | 21 January 2009 | KLFA Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Malaysia |
0-4 | 0-5 Win | 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 1. | 1 April 2009 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |  Saudi Arabia |
1-2 | 3-2 Loss | FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying |
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