Ahmed Jamil Madani (Arabic: أحمد جميل مدني) (born 6 January 1970) is a retired Saudi Arabian footballer. He played in a defensive role. Madani is recognized as one of the best Saudi defenders in country and he was included in the best eleven in history of Saudi Arabia by IFFHS.

Ahmed Jamil Madani
Personal information
Date of birth (1970-01-06) 6 January 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Al-Ittihad
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–2000 Al-Ittihad
International career
1986–1998 Saudi Arabia[1] 117 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 April 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 April 2012

Career

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A hardworking defender with good defensive skills. He was also characterized by physical attributes, in particular a high jumping ability.

Madani played his entire career for Al-Ittihad and also participated in many international tournaments. He helped to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Madani was one of the key players during historical win against Belgium as well during the whole tournament. He was in the squad at the 1998 FIFA World Cup with the national team, but he didn't play a single game.[2]

He also participated at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship and 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Honours

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Al-Ittihad

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Winner

Runner-Up

Saudi Arabia

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Winner

Runner-Up

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ahmed MADANI - ksa-team.com
  2. ^ Ahmed MadaniFIFA competition record (archived)