Ali Salama

Ali Salama
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-09-18) 18 September 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Benghazi, Libya
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Center back
Team information
Current team
 Al-Ahli Tripoli
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Al-Nasr Benghazi
2006–2011 Al-Ahly Benghazi
2011–2012 Olympique Béja
2012–2013 TE Beni Suef 15 (0)
2013–2018 Al-Ahli Tripoli
2018–2021 Al-Madina SC
2021– Al-Nasr Benghazi
International career
2010– Libya 54[1] (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:33, 7 September 2021 (UTC)

Ali Salama (Arabic: على سلامة; born September 18, 1987) is a Libyan footballer, currently playing for Al-Nasr Benghazi in the Libyan Premier League. At 6'1, he plays as a sweeper or centre-back.[2] He is known for his aggressive style of play, and he is regarded as the best defender in Libya and one of the best in Africa. His skills are based on superb reading of the game, precise tackling, and good aerial ability. He captained his national team to victory in the 2014 African Nations Championship.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ali Salama at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ^ "MLS News, Scores, & Standings".
  3. ^ "Ahly Benghazi squad list at LFF {{in lang|ar}}". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2009.


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