AFC Asian Cup
The Qatar 2023 edition was Sabhi’s first participation in the continental showpiece and the 29-year-old will be out to make his mark for his nation.
Factfile:
Age: 29
Caps: 67
Goals: 21
Club: Port FC (THA)
Making his international debut eight months after the end of the AFC Asian Cup 2019, Sabhi did not have the fast start he was hoping for on the international scene.
His first goal for Oman came two years later in a fantastic 1-0 away win against Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualification, a performance that cemented his place in the team.
Twenty more goals flowed for Sabhi over the years though he was not on the scoresheet in Oman’s short-lived campaign at Qatar 2023.
At 1.80 metres tall, Sabhi uses his physical prowess to good effect as the focal point of the attack, relishing every battle with the defender he’s up against.
Trivia
Among sides that have reached the Round of 16 in the AFC Asian Cup, Indonesia and Oman are the only two sides that have failed to find the back of the net in knockout games.
On the club front, the Muscat-born began his career with Al Shabab SC with time spent with Al Rustaq and Al Suwaiq before linking up with Al Okhdood Club in the Saudi First Division in 2021.
He returned to the Omani Professional League after one season, rejoining Al Suwaiq and also turned out for Al Nahda and Al Shabab again before opting for a second adventure abroad with Air Force SC in Iraq.
A league title was won there with the illustrious Iraqi side, with Sabhi this season moving to Thailand to sign for Port FC where he has already notched his first goal and was part of the squad in their AFC Champions League Elite™ debut.
His vast experience will come in handy for Oman as they look to break into the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup for only the second time in their history.
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