| Fullname | Almahdi Ali Mukhtar |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 2 March 1992 (age 34) |
| Birth place | Doha, Qatar |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Position | Center-back |
| Currentclub | Al-Wakrah |
| Clubnumber | 15 |
| Youthclubs 1 | ASPIRE |
| Years 1 | 2009–2015 |
| Clubs 1 | Al Sadd |
| Caps 1 | 127 |
| Goals 1 | 24 |
| Years 2 | 2015–2023 |
| Clubs 2 | Al-Gharafa |
| Caps 2 | 90 |
| Goals 2 | 4 |
| Years 3 | 2023– |
| Clubs 3 | Al-Wakrah |
| Caps 3 | 37 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2012– |
| Nationalteam 1 | Qatar |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 86 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 8 |
| Club-update | 17 January 2026 |
| Ntupdate | 4 January 2018 |
Almahdi Ali Mukhtar (Arabic: المهدي علي مختار) is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Al-Wakrah and Qatar national football team.[1] He became the sixth Aspire Academy graduate to play for Qatar's senior national team after he made his debut in a friendly match against Egypt on 28 December 2010.[2]
Prior to joining Al-Gharafa SC, Almahdi played as a defender for Al Sadd SC. In 2015, Almahdi was officially signed by Al-Gharafa SC and continues to play as a defender.[3]
International career
On 3 January 2024, he was named in Qatar's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[4]
International goals
- Scores and results list Qatar's goal tally first.[1]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 21 December 2013 | Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar | Bahrain | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 26 November 2014 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia | 1–1 | 2–1 | 22nd Arabian Gulf Cup |
| 3. | 22 December 2017 | Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait | Yemen | 2–0 | 4–0 | 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup |
Honours
Al Sadd
- Qatar Stars League: 2012–13
- Emir of Qatar Cup: 2014, 2015
- Qatari Stars Cup: 2014
- Qatari Stars Cup: 2010
- AFC Champions League: 2011
Al-Gharafa
- Qatari Stars Cup: 2018–19
Qatar
References
- ^ "Almahdi Ali Mukhtar". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Aspire Academy Graduate, Almahdi Ali Mukhtar, Takes Position in the National Team". aspire.qa. 5 February 2013. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ Anonymous (2015-09-01). "Al Gharafa signs Almahdi Ali Mukhtar". Qatar Stars League. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Our final list for Asia 🏆". Twitter. Qatar Football Association. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.