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Ali Al-Habsi

Oman · 90s/2000s goalkeeper · $1 on $10 budget

💰 Is Ali Al-Habsi worth $1?

Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.

Signature: First Omani in the Premier League

Did you know? Fun fact: 0 goalkeepers are cheaper than Ali Al-Habsi at the $1 tier.

📖 About Ali Al-Habsi

Oman's Premier League pioneer. Bolton and Wigan reserve-keeper turned starter. Gulf football's most famous export of his era.

Ali Al-Habsi peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

📊 Quick stats — Ali Al-Habsi

$1
Price
Goalkeeper
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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Oman
0
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4
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🏆 Career highlights

🏆 Premier League title(s)

📋 Build a $10 squad with Ali Al-Habsi (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Ali Al-Habsi.

GKAli Al-Habsi$1
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🎮 Ali Al-Habsi TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

77
Overall
53
Pace
40
Shooting
65
Passing
50
Dribbling
77
Defending
72
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Ali Al-Habsi actually plays

Ali Al-Habsi is a old-school technician — a agile shot-stopper with sweeper-keeper instincts.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Ali Al-Habsi shoulders your defensive structure as the single keeper slot. The trade-off at $1: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ Ali Al-Habsi vs his rivals at $1

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

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🧠 Ali Al-Habsi in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Ali Al-Habsi: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid Ali Al-Habsi: Almost never — at $1 Ali Al-Habsi is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Oman isn't your theme.

Best formation for Ali Al-Habsi: Any — keeper is non-formation-specific.

🎲 Ali Al-Habsi fan facts

❓ FAQ — Ali Al-Habsi

Is Ali Al-Habsi worth $1?

Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.

Who can I pair with Ali Al-Habsi in a $10 squad?

With $9 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Ali Al-Habsi play?

Ali Al-Habsi is a goalkeeper for Oman.

What is Ali Al-Habsi famous for?

First Omani in the Premier League

What era did Ali Al-Habsi play in?

Ali Al-Habsi is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Ali Al-Habsi peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

Did Ali Al-Habsi win any major trophies?

Highlights: 🏆 Premier League title(s).

What FIFA-style overall would Ali Al-Habsi have?

Based on our $1 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Ali Al-Habsi would be roughly OVR 77.

Best formation to use Ali Al-Habsi in?

Any formation — keeper slot is one per squad.

Who are Ali Al-Habsi's closest rivals?

Pepe Reina, Edwin van der Sar, Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

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