Mahmoud Khamees

1. Overview

Mahmoud Khamees Al-Hammadi is an Emirati association football player born on October 28, 1987, who plays as a left back. His career includes playing for Al-Nasr at the club level, and representing the United Arab Emirates national football team in various international competitions, including FIFA World Cup qualification matches and the AFC Asian Cup, where he has scored two international goals. This article details his early life, club affiliations, and international career, highlighting his significant appearances and goal-scoring moments for the national team.

2. Early life and career

3. Club career

4. International career

Mahmoud Khamees Al-Hammadi commenced his international career for the United Arab Emirates national football team in November 2007, making his debut in a friendly match against the Benin where the UAE suffered a defeat. He played the entire game during his debut.

In 2011, he was selected for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup squad. His tournament debut came in the match against the Iraq, where he played for 16 minutes as the UAE lost 0-1 in injury time.

His first international goal was scored nearly four years later, on September 6, 2011, against the Lebanon during the third round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. Despite his goal, the UAE lost the match 1-3 and ultimately failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

A decade after his first goal, on June 15, 2021, Al-Hammadi scored his second international goal. This crucial goal came in a 3-2 victory over the Vietnam during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. This win was significant as it ensured both the UAE and Vietnam progressed to the third round of the qualification campaign.