Ahmed Otaif
Saudi Arabian footballer
Ahmed Otaif (Arabic: أحمد عطيف; born 14 April 1983) is a retired Saudi professional footballer who played for Al-Shabab and the Saudi Arabia national team. He spent his entire playing career at Al-Shabab and captained the side from 2008 until his retirement in 2018. He won nine titles with Al-Shabab and captained the side to the 2011–12 Saudi Professional League title. Otaif earned 59 caps with the Saudi Arabia national team and represented them at three different tournaments including the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Ahmed Otaif is the older brother of current Al-Hilal player Abdullah Otayf and former Al-Shabab players Abdoh Otaif, Ali Otayf and Saqer Otaif.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 12 April 2018
International
Statistics accurate as of match played 9 September 2013.
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