Khalid Darwish (Arabic: خالد درويش; born 17 October 1979) is an Emirati footballer. He currently plays for Emirates Club.[1][2] He is known for his ball controlling skills and excellent passing. He is sometimes nicknamed "Khalidona" after the famous football legend Maradona. The nickname is also a result of being the shortest player in the UAE Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Khalid Darwish Hassan Al-Balooshi | ||
| Date of birth | 17 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Dubai, UAE | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2011 | Al Wasl FC | ||
| 2009 | → Al Shabab (loan) | ||
| 2011–2013 | Emirates Club | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2001, 2006–2007 | UAE | 12 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 December 2011 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 August 2010 | |||
Darwish has played in Al Wasl FC since his childhood, throughout the different age group teams. He was loaned to Al Shabab Club during the 2009 Winter Transfer Window,[3] but was brought back to Al Wasl the following summer.[4]
Darwish left Al Wasl FC for Emirates Club on 17 September 2011.
References
edit- ^ Khalid Darwish at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Goalzz Player Profile
- ^ Al Wasl's Darwish and Esmail sign up for Al Shabab
- ^ Soccerway Player Profile
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