Mukhtar Ali
Somalia
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Mukhtar Ali 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Mukhtar Ali has appeared in 3 Pro League matches this season, totalling 191 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.90 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.47 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.47 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.41 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.47 | 65 |
Mukhtar Ali has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 96 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mukhtar Ali has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. Mukhtar Ali has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 163 | 76.80 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 149 | 70.20 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 4.24 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 6.60 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 16.49 | 97 |
Mukhtar Ali has completed 149 of 163 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 9 | 4.24 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.47 | 50 |
| Touches | 191 | 90.00 | 97 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 9.42 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.41 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.47 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.47 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mukhtar Ali completes 0 dribbles and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 3.30 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 3.30 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.88 | 87 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.47 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 6.60 | 93 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Mukhtar Ali makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.41 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.88 | 23 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (1 appearance), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 32 | 1,930 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 43 | 6.40 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Mukhtar Ali has featured across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 191 minutes. Mukhtar Ali has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mukhtar Ali has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Mukhtar Ali has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mukhtar Ali has registered 7 tackles (7 won), 4 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 149 from 163 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Mukhtar Ali has won 9 of 16 total duels.
Discipline
Mukhtar Ali has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Mukhtar Ali
Mukhtar Ali is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Al Ittihad in the Pro League, representing Somalia. Mukhtar Ali is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 30 October 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mukhtar Ali's most recent match was away at Al Fateh on April 21st. Al Ittihad drew 0-0. Mukhtar Ali played 68 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Mukhtar Ali and Al Ittihad are next in action on December 27th against Al Wahda in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Wahda vs Al Ittihad match preview.
Teammates at Al Ittihad
Mukhtar Ali currently plays alongside Predrag Rajković, Steven Bergwijn, Richard Ríos, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Barnawi, Ahmed Al-Julaydan, Houssem Aouar, Jan-Carlo Simić, Osama Al-Mermesh, Kassoum Koné, Mohammed Al-Absi, Marwan Al-Sahafi, Abdalellah Hawsawi, Faris Abdi, Dion Lopy, Youssef En-Nesyri, Farhah Al-Shamrani, Hassan Kadesh, Saad Al-Mousa, Ahmed Sharahili, Talal Haji, Hamed Al-Ghamdi, Mateo Borrell, Roger Fernandes, Fawaz Al-Sqoor, Danilo Pereira, Rakan Kaabi, George Ilenikhena, Stephane Keller, Mahamadou Doumbia, Muath Faqihi, Bryant Ortega, Saleh Al-Shehri, Mukhtar Ali and Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti at Al Ittihad.