Name:
Khalil Ghanim MubarakNickname: "
the Flying defender"

Country:

United Arab Emirates
Club:
Al Khaleej ClubPosition: *
CB,
SWP,
SBSide: RF/RS
Age: 22-26 years (12/11/1964)
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 83 kg
Attack:
64Defence:
77Balance:
84Stamina:
81Top Speed:
76Acceleration:
70Response:
73Agility:
71Dribble Accuracy:
72Dribble Speed:
69Short Pass Accuracy:
68Short Pass Speed:
66Long Pass Accuracy:
70Long Pass Speed:
67Shot Accuracy:
64Shot Power:
80Shot Technique:
69Free Kick Accuracy:
60Curling:
63Header:
76Jump:
85Technique:
74Aggression:
70Mentality:
81Goalkeeper Skills:
50Team Work:
75Injury Tolerance:
ACondition:
4Weak Foot Accuracy:
4Weak Foot Frequency:
4Consistency:
5Growth type:
StandardCARDS:SPECIAL ABILITIES:Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:Khalil Ghanim is a former centre-back, sweeper or right-back, althouh he started his career at striker. He spent his entire career at Al-Khaleej (now Khor Fakkan) from 1984 to 1994. He capped for the United Arab Emirates at least 35 times, scoring 6 goals and taking part to the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Arguably the best defenders in the Emirates' history, Khalil Ghanim was hard, capable in the back line, effective in a zonal defense system. He was confident in his own abilities and always performed with strength and courage. As he could deal with the opposition's strikers well and cleverly, he was considered a fox defender. Surprisingly, he was also a remarkable scorer. He was top scorer of the 1986-87 Emirati league due to his ability to score difficult goals. He was also excellent in the air thanks to his outstanding jump the earned him the nickname "the Flying defender". Initially a striker, he was moved to the defender position to take advantage of his strong build and quick attack.