| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ali Saleh Ali Saleh Amro |
| Nickname | Golden Boy |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5' 9.25"(176 cm) |
| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Cricket | |
| Debut | National- • UAE Arabian Gulf League (now ADNOC Pro League) for Al Wasl F.C. against Al Ain FC (23 January 2016) • UAE League Cup for Al Wasl F.C. against FC Baniyas (20 December 2018) • UAE President's Cup for Al Wasl F.C. against Masafi Sports Club (7 December 2022) • Domestic Super Cup for Al Wasl F.C. against Shabab AlAhli Dubai FC (13 december 2024) International- • AFC Champions League for Al Wasl F.C. against FC Nasaf (20 February 2018) • AFC U19 Championship for UAE against Qatar (18 October 2018) • International Friendlies for UAE against Sri Lanka (31 August 2019) • Arabian Gulf Cup for UAE against Yemen (26 November 2019) • AFC U23 Championship for UAE against Vietnam (10 January 2020) • FIFA Arab Cup for UAE against Syria (30 November 2021) • AFC Asian Cup for UAE against Palestine (18 January 2024) • AFC Champions League Elite for Al Wasl F.C. against Pakhtakor FC (17 September 2024) |
| Jersey Number | #7 (UAE) #7 (Al Wasl F.C.)  |
| Domestic/State Team | • Al-Wasl SC Yth • Al Wasl F.C. |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | • Gabriel Calderon • Juan Antonio Pizzi  • Milos Milojevic  • Rodolfo Arruabarrena  • Bert van Marwijk  • Paulo Bento  • Maciej Skorza  • Ludovic Batelli  • Denis Silva  |
| Position | Winger |
| Awards | • Outstanding Emerging Player (2015) • Golden Boy Award at Arabian Gulf League Awards (2019)  • MVP award (2021)  • Player of The Month (September 2023)  • Best Player award in the third round of the Adnok Professional League (2024)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 January 2000 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Dubai |
| School | Al Ittihad Private School, UAE |
| College/University | American University in Dubai, UAE |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Video Games |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Saleh Mother- Teacher |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 • Eisa Saleh Sister(s)- 2 |
| Favourites | |
| Sports Club(s) | Manchester United, Los Angeles Lakers, Celtic F.C. |
| Sports Player(s) | Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Lionel Messi, LeBron James |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Tesla Model 3 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ali Saleh
- He was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, along with his brother and his twin sisters.
Ali Saleh during his childhood
- His mother is from Edinburgh, Scotland, while his father is an Emirati.
- He often spent his summer holidays in Scotland with his maternal family.
- When he was 4, a taxi crushed his right foot after he ran onto the road to fetch the ball, leaving a large scar on his foot. The same taxi later took him to the hospital.
- His father encouraged him to join the Al Wasl F.C. when he was 6 years old and would take him to the training ground every day.
- He started playing for the youth national teams when he was 12.
- In 2012, he won an opportunity to train at the Manchester United club for a week.
- When he was 13 years old, he was benched by his coach for a full season, which left him feeling disheartened and wanting to quit playing football. He talked about his father helping him to stay patient and positive during the season in an interview and said,
I learnt my lesson sitting on the sidelines for a full season. I was training hard and I was playing well, but I didn’t get an opportunity to prove myself on the ground. On the contrary, I started doubting my abilities. And if it was not for my dad, who pushed me to remain patient, I really don’t know what career path I would have taken.”
- In 2016, he made his debut for Al Wasl F.C. and became the youngest-ever player to play in a professional game for the UAE when he was 15 years old.
Ali Saleh playing for Al Wasl F.C
- He scored his first international goal in his debut during a friendly match against Sri Lanka in 2016.
- He made his debut in the national team qualifiers during the World Cup qualification Asia tournament on 10 September 2019 against Malaysia.
- He made his Youth National Team Qualifiers debut during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualification on 24 October 2021 against the Kyrgyzstan U23.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly.
Ali Saleh during a workout session
- He enjoys collecting sneakers and owns a large collection of them.
Ali Saleh displaying his collection of sneakers
- He is an animal enthusiast and owns a pug, Zeus, and a cat that he has named, Sansa.
Ali Saleh with his pug
- He is a video game enthusiast.
Ali Saleh showing his gaming setup
