Essa Obaid (footballer)

Essa Obaid Hassan Hirok or Essa Obaid (born 10 April 1984) in the United Arab Emirates is an Association footballer currently playing as a striker . He has also represented the UAE at international level.

Essa Obaid
Personal information
Full name Essa Obaid Hassan Hirok
Date of birth (1984-04-10) 10 April 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth United Arab Emirates
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Al-Shabab
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2016 Al-Shabab
2016–2018 Hatta
International career
2011–2012 United Arab Emirates 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2012

Career

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Obaid made an important impact in Al-Shabab's 2012 AFC Champions League campaign when he scored 2 goals in his team's 3-0 over Uzbekistan club Neftchi to qualify for the Group Stage.[1]

International career

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Obaid made his debut for the national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification match against South Korea.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Rizvi, Ahmed (19 February 2012). "Al Shabab will give Champions League full focus, says coach Bonamigo". The National. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  2. ^ "SK v UAE". Soccerway. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
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