Monir Al Badarin (Arabic: منير البدارين; Bulgarian: Монир Ал Бадарин; born 8 July 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Bulgaria, he represents Palestine internationally.

Club career

Al Badarin was born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.[3] He started his youth career at an early age at Rozova Dolina Kazanlak, before playing four years for Beroe Stara Zagora and one year for Beroe Stara Zagora.[3] After a short stay at Pirin Blagoevgrad, Al Badarin was signed by Botev Plovdiv.[3]

His performances at the youth level caught the attention of senior head coach Azrudin Valentić, who called him up to the winter camp with the first team.[3] On 1 February 2022, Al Badrin signed his first professional contract with Botev Plovdiv.[3] He became a regular for the reserve team, before making his debut with the first team on 22 May 2022, in the last match of the 2021–22 First League season against Slavia Sofia.[4] Monir left Botev on 5 July 2023 after mutual agreement.[5]

International career

Born in Bulgaria, Monir is also eligible to Palestine at the international level due to his origins.[3] He was called up for Bulgaria U17 team in April 2021.[6] In July 2022, he joined Palestine U20 and made his debut on 17 July, scoring a goal in a friendly match against Oman U20.[7] He scored once again on 26 July, in a match against Sudan U20.[8]

Style of play

Al Badrin can play as either a midfielder or forward.[9]

Career statistics

As of 5 July 2023
Club Season League Bulgarian Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Botev Plovdiv II 2021–22 Second League 12 2 12 2
2022–23 24 0 11 0
Total 36 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 2
Botev Plovdiv 2021–22 First League 1 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 38 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 2

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