Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ahmad Khader Al-Tarabulsi Mubarak | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Beirut, Lebanon | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nejmeh | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1964 | Qadsia | ||
| 1964–1983 | Kuwait SC | ||
| International career | |||
| 1972–1982 | Kuwait | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1985–1995 | Kuwait (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ahmad Khader Al-Tarabulsi Mubarak (Arabic: أحمد خضر الطرابلسي مبارك; born 18 March 1947) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Lebanon, he played for the Kuwait national team.
Club career
Starting his career in his native Lebanon at Nejmeh, Al-Tarabulsi moved to Kuwait in his twenties and played for Qadsia and Kuwait SC.[1]
International career
Al-Tarabulsi was born in Lebanon in 1947; after moving to Kuwait, he received citizenship in order to play for the Kuwait national team.[1]
He took part at the 1980 Summer Olympics,[2] and the 1982 World Cup,[1] playing against Czechoslovakia and England.
Personal life
Following his retirement as a footballer, Al-Tarabulsi became an army officer and rose through the ranks to the position of colonel.[1] He was also known for his Quran recitation and giving the call to prayer several mosques around the country.[1]
Withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship
On 25 January 2026, Kuwaiti authorities revoked Al-Tarabulsi's citizenship as part of a broader campaign affecting numerous individuals, including public figures and their families. The decision drew public criticism and media attention, with commentators highlighting his contributions to Kuwaiti sports and society.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Kuwait revokes citizenship of renowned national team goalkeeper". The New Arab. 25 January 2026.
- ^ "Ahmad Al-Tarabulsi Biography and Statistics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
External links
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at WorldFootball.net
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at National-Football-Teams.com
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at FBref.com
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at kicker (in German)
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at Olympedia
- Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi at InterSportStats
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