Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 September 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Benghazi, Libya | ||
Playing position | Center back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Al-Ahli | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2006 | Nasr Benghazi | ? | (?) |
2006–2013 | Ahly Benghazi | ||
2013– | Al-Ahli | ||
National team | |||
2010– | Libya | 40 | (4) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 May 2012. |
Ali Salama (Arabic: على سلامة) (born September 18, 1987) is a Libyan footballer, currently playing for Al-Ahli in the Libyan Premier League. He plays as a sweeper or centre-back.He is known for his aggressive style of play, and he is regarded as the best defender in Libya and one of the best in Africa. His skills are based on superb reading of the game, precise tackling, and good aerial ability. He captained his national team to glory in the 2014 African Nations Championship.