Ahmed Ateef
Retired Saudi Footballer
- Name: Ahmed Ateef
π§βοΈ Ahmed Ateef
Retired Saudi Footballer
π Personal Information
Full Name: Ahmed Ibrahim Ateef
Date of Birth: April 13, 1983 (Age: 42)
Place of Birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: πΈπ¦ Saudi
Nickname: The Dynamo
Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 6½ in)
Weight: 66 kg
Position: Midfielder
Status: Retired
Siblings: Abdu Ateef, Abdullah Ateef, Ali Ateef, Saqr Ateef
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
ποΈ Career Path
π¦ Youth Career
Club: Al-Shabab
Joined: 1419 AH (1998/1999)
π§πΌ Senior Career
Years Club Appearances (Goals)
2001–2018 Al-Shabab 176 (23)
πΈπ¦ National Team
Years Team Caps (Goals)
2004–2006 Saudi Arabia U23 —
2006–2013 Saudi Arabia (Senior) 59 (1)
Stats last updated: January 24, 2011
β½ First Official Match
Season: 1420 AH (1999/2000)
Opponent: Al-Ahli
Result: 0-0
Shirt Number: 7
π Honors with Al-Shabab
π₯ Saudi Pro League: 2003/2004, 2005/2006, 2011/2012
π King’s Cup: 2008, 2009, 2014/2015
π Prince Faisal bin Fahd Cup: 2008/2009, 2009/2010
π Saudi Super Cup: 2014/2015
π ART Friendly Championship
π Elite Friendly Tournament
π International Appearances
Tournament Matches Played
International Friendlies 27
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2010 12
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2014 8
Gulf Cup 2009 (Oman) 4
Gulf Cup 2013 (Bahrain) 3
AFC Asian Cup 2011 (Qatar) 2
2011 Jordan Friendly Tournament (Fox) 2
OSN Cup 2013 (Saudi Arabia) 1
π₯ International Goals
Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
Jan 18, 2009 Royal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat Yemen 6-0 W Gulf Cup of Nations 2009
Dec 12, 2012 Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, Kuwait Yemen 1-0 W West Asian Football Championship
ποΈ What They Said About Him
José Morais (Coach): “I admire Ahmed Ateef. I love his style of play and I find it strange he wasn't selected for the national team. He’s the best Saudi player.”
Franco Colomba (Bologna Coach): “Player No. 11 from Al-Shabab (Ahmed Ateef) has great technical skills and can play in top European leagues.”
Marco Di Vaio (Italian Player): “Ahmed caught my attention in the Elite tournament—very skilled and well-organized.”
Coach Angos: “He reminds me of a Brazilian player I coached. Ahmed is skilled, tactical, and physically strong.”
Enzo Héctor: “He has the qualities to play in Europe.”
Camacho (Brazilian playmaker): “One of Saudi Arabia’s most talented players.”
Coach Peseiro: “Xavi (Ateef), Iniesta (Abdu), and Dani Alves (Shaheel) were late to camp, but they are the ones closest to my heart.”
Cosmin Olaroiu (Ex-Al Hilal Coach): “Ahmed Ateef is skilled enough to play in the top leagues in Europe.”
β€οΈ Humanitarian Gesture
He donated his Best Player Award (vs Yemen, 2009–2010) to the people of Gaza, showcasing his generosity.
He scored the fourth goal in Saudi Arabia’s 6-0 victory over Yemen in that match.
