Abdulla Al Kamali

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Abdulla Al Kamali

Abdulla Ali Mohammad Al Kamali, born on December 9, 1989, in Dubai, is a noted Emirati professional football player who plays as a striker. He began his football career in the youth ranks of Sharjah and later Al Wasl, making his professional debut with Al Wasl in the UAE League.

He distinguished himself early as the top goalscorer in the reserves league and became well known for scoring goals in several age-group national teams, including 18 goals for the UAE under-20 team and 5 goals for the under-18 team during the 2007-2008 season.

He achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first player from the United Arab Emirates and the second from the Arab world to sign a professional contract with a first-division football club in Brazil, joining Atlético Paranaense in 2008.

He later returned to the UAE, where he played for clubs including Al-Ahli and Al Sharjah, contributing goals and appearances in domestic leagues. His international career and experience abroad have made him an important figure in Emirati football.

Beyond his playing career, he is recognized for inspiring young athletes in the UAE and is regarded as a bridge between Emirati football and international leagues. 

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