Mukhtar Ali
SomaliaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Mukhtar Ali 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Mukhtar Ali has appeared in 32 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,930 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 26 |
| Shots | 19 | 0.90 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.47 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.23 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.70 | 30 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.47 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 32 |
Mukhtar Ali has taken 19 shots with 5 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 102 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mukhtar Ali has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 193 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1214 | 56.60 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 1075 | 50.10 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 101 | 4.71 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 21 |
| Backward passes | 171 | 7.97 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 176 | 8.21 | 87 |
Mukhtar Ali has completed 1075 of 1214 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.28 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.61 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 82 | 3.82 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.56 | 52 |
| Touches | 1456 | 67.90 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 187 | 8.72 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 29 | 1.35 | 83 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.07 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.42 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mukhtar Ali completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 2.01 | 66 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.40 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.07 | 67 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.40 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 89 | 4.15 | 39 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mukhtar Ali makes 43 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.26 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.19 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 40 |
| Fouls per card | 6.75 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 2.33 | 38 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Mukhtar Ali has committed 27 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.8 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and left defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Mukhtar Ali previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 20 | 1,147 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 6.60 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 3 | 115 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7.41 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 6 | 382 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,413 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 40 | 7.09 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 27 | 2,020 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 42 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 11 | 918 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 7.12 |
About Mukhtar Ali
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Mukhtar Ali has scored 1 goal across 32 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1930 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mukhtar Ali has attempted 19 shots with 5 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mukhtar Ali has created 10 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Mukhtar Ali has contributed 16 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mukhtar Ali has registered 43 tackles (30 won), 23 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1075 from 1214 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Mukhtar Ali has won 82 of 151 total duels.
Discipline
Mukhtar Ali has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 23.
About Mukhtar Ali
Mukhtar Ali is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Al Ettifaq in the Pro League, representing Somalia. Mukhtar Ali is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 30 October 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mukhtar Ali's most recent match was away at NEOM SC on July 6th. Al Ettifaq drew 1-1. Mukhtar Ali played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- July 6th1-1 drawatNEOM SC(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- May 7th1-3 lossvsAl Ittihad(86 mins, rating 6.86)
- June 3rd0-5 winatAl Khaleej(12 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 20th0-0 drawvsAl Najma(20 mins, rating 6.51)
- October 14th1-3 winatAl Okhdoud(29 mins, rating 6.83)
Teammates at Al Ettifaq
Mukhtar Ali currently plays alongside Abdulbasit Hindi, João Costa, Ahmad Al-Rehaili, Jalal Al-Salem, Matija Gluscevic, Nawaf Hazazi, Majed Dawran, Radhi Al-Otaibi, Abdulhakim Maghfouri, Meshal Al-Sibyani, Faris Al Ghamdi, Álvaro Medrán, Madallah Al-Olayan, Mishal Al-Alaeli, Abdulrahman Nabza, Ondrej Duda, Abdullah Khateeb, Awad Dahal, Moussa Dembélé, Mohau Nkota, Abdullah Madu, Abdulbasit Hawsawi, Ziyad Al-Ghamdi, Marek Rodák, Khalid Al-Ghannam, Mukhtar Ali and Turki Ba Al-Jawsh at Al Ettifaq.