Faisal Al-Dakhil


Faisal Al-Dakhil, also spelled Al-Dakheel is a prominent Kuwaiti footballer. He is well known for his prolific career of goal-scorer, but also for his famous goal against Czechoslovakia in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.
Al-Dakhil was also among the Kuwaiti players who won the 1980 Asian Cup. He played four matches for Kuwait at the 1980 Summer Olympics with three goals in only one match against Nigeria the July 21 in Dynamo Stadion in Moscow.
Faisal Al-Dakhil was the only Kuwaiti player to every play for an all star game. He was also known as the sidekick of Jassem Yaqoub. they formed one an unforgettable duo in 1970s and 80s.
Al-Dakhil is nicknamed as "the king", or "الملك"
Al-Dakhil played with Al-Qadsiya Club

International goals

only in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup Finals
DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1980-09-25Kuwait City, Kuwait4–0Win1980 AFC Asian Cup
1980-09-25Kuwait City, Kuwait4–0Win1980 AFC Asian Cup
1980-09-28Kuwait City, Kuwait2–1Win1980 AFC Asian Cup
1980-09-30Kuwait City, Kuwait3–0Win1980 AFC Asian Cup
1980-09-30Kuwait City, Kuwait3–0Win1980 AFC Asian Cup
1982-06-17Valladolid, Spain1–1Draw1982 FIFA World Cup
1984-12-09Singapore3–1Win1984 AFC Asian Cup

Honours

Club

;Qadsia