Ali Saleh
United Arab EmiratesPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Ali Saleh 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Ali Saleh has appeared in 23 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,863 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,863 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 11 | 6.88 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 8 | 438 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6.77 |
| Total | 31 | 2,301 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 17 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.39 | 36 |
| Shots | 39 | 1.90 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.54 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.53 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.82 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 54 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 18 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.60 | 75 |
| Chances created | 30 | 1.45 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.19 | 55 |
Ali Saleh has taken 39 shots with 13 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ali Saleh has 1 assist and 34 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 474 | 22.90 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 380 | 18.40 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.53 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 0.97 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 161 | 7.78 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 1.79 | 32 |
Ali Saleh has completed 380 of 474 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.01 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 57 | 2.75 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 26 |
| Duels won | 92 | 4.44 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.58 | 19 |
| Touches | 862 | 41.60 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 276 | 13.33 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.19 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 50 | 2.42 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 37 | 1.79 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ali Saleh completes 21 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 92 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.53 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.39 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.34 | 57 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 2.03 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ali Saleh makes 11 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 169 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 40 | 1.93 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.10 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 17 | 0.82 | 88 |
| Fouls per card | 20.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 90 | 4.35 | 85 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ali Saleh has committed 40 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 20 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left midfielder (8 appearances), also at left winger (8) and striker (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ali Saleh previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 25 | 1,879 | 3 | 8 | 43 | 14 | 7.13 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 10 | 721 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 6.98 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 9 | 328 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 24 | 1,890 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 27 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 26 | 2,291 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,803 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ali Saleh
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Ali Saleh has scored 7 goals and 1 assist across 23 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1863 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ali Saleh has attempted 39 shots with 13 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ali Saleh has created 30 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 21 successful dribbles from 57 attempts (37% success rate). Ali Saleh has contributed 34 key passes and 68 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ali Saleh has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 7 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 380 from 474 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Ali Saleh has won 92 of 222 total duels.
Discipline
Ali Saleh has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 40 fouls and winning 50.
About Ali Saleh
Ali Saleh is a 26-year-old forward playing for Al Wasl in the UAE Pro League, representing United Arab Emirates. Ali Saleh is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 22 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Ali Saleh's most recent match was away at Kalba on December 10th. Al Wasl won 2-1. Ali Saleh played 78 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Wasl
Ali Saleh currently plays alongside Takashi Uchino, Mallek Moh Eddin Janeer, João Alves, Gabriel Vareta, Abdullah Ahmed, Renato Júnior, Yousuf Fahad Mohammad Al Rahma, Ridwan Popoola, Mohamed Ali, Leandro Leite, Salem Juma Awad, Sasa Ivkovic, Pedro Malheiro, Tarek Issaoui, Ali Saleh, Brahian Palacios, Rodrigo, Miguel Borja, Siaka Sidibe, Serginho, Hugo, Abdullrahman Al Amer, Suhail Abdulla, Tahnoon Al-Zaabi, Abdulrahman Saleh, Yahia Nader, Nicolás Giménez, Adryelson, Matheus Saldanha and Renato Tapia at Al Wasl.