Ali Salmin
United Arab EmiratesPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Ali Salmin 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ali Salmin has appeared in 19 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 966 minutes at an average rating of 5.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.20 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.75 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.28 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 79 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.70 | 29 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.37 | 22 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Ali Salmin has taken 13 shots with 2 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 74 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ali Salmin has 0 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 242 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 448 | 41.70 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 392 | 36.50 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 2.61 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 4.84 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 57 | 5.31 | 43 |
Ali Salmin has completed 392 of 448 passes at 88% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.47 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.65 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 35 | 3.26 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.19 | 7 |
| Touches | 569 | 53.00 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 75 | 6.99 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 1.49 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.47 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.19 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ali Salmin completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 35 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.33 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.58 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.30 | 87 |
| Clearances | 10 | 0.93 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 58 | 5.40 | 91 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Ali Salmin makes 25 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.86 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.37 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.33 | 37 |
| 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 |
Ali Salmin has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ali Salmin previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 19 | 863 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 6.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 21 | 658 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 10 | 680 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 20 | 1,418 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ali Salmin
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Ali Salmin has featured across 19 appearances (12 starts), totalling 966 minutes. Ali Salmin has attempted 13 shots with 2 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ali Salmin has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Ali Salmin has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ali Salmin has registered 25 tackles (17 won), 14 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 392 from 448 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Ali Salmin has won 35 of 77 total duels.
Discipline
Ali Salmin has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 5.
About Ali Salmin
Ali Salmin is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Kalba in the UAE Pro League, representing United Arab Emirates. Ali Salmin is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 4 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
Ali Salmin's most recent match was away at Al Wasl on December 10th. Kalba lost 2-1. Ali Salmin played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- December 10th2-1 lossatAl Wasl(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.67)
- July 24th0-0 drawvsKhorfakkan Club(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.49)
- May 24th1-2 lossvsBani Yas(85 mins, rating 6.81)
- January 19th2-2 drawatAl Wahda(44 mins, rating 6.99)
- May 10th2-2 drawatAl Bataeh(23 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
Teammates at Kalba
Ali Salmin currently plays alongside Saif Yousif, Michel Dreifke, Yan Phillipe, Caio Eduardo, Rejan Alivoda, Abdul Salam Mohammed, Mohammadmehdi Mohebi, Sultan Al Mantheri, Khalid Al Darmaki, Adyson, Ahmed Abunamous, Abdalla Alrefaey, Saile Souza, Abdulaziz Al-Hamhami, Carlos Alberto, Waleed Rashid, Kouadjo Koffi, Ahmad Nourollahi, Hamad Almansoori, Nemanja Jović, Juninho, Koray Günter, Ahmed Al Naqbi, Salim Rashid Obaid, Yaser Hassan Mohamed Hassan Ali Alblooshi, Saman Ghoddos, Yousif Ali Al-Mheiri and Ali Salmin at Kalba.