Fathi Kamel
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Fathi Kamel Marzouq (born in 1955) was one of Kuwait's most talented players in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He helped Kuwait qualify to the World Cup in 1982 by scoring a goal against New Zealand. Fathi also helped Kuwait win the Asian Cup in 1980. In Kuwait, it is said by old citizens that Fathi played in the Al Qadsiya vs. Santos FC, which Al Qadsiya lost 2-1.
[edit] Trivia
- It is said that Fathi would usually be on the bench (as a secret weapon) and that whenever he warms up to play, the crowd cheers him loudly.
- Pele played in the historical 'Al Qadsia vs. Santos FC' match.
- Fathi's hairstyle was close to an afro, but shorter.
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Kuwait squad - 1982 FIFA World Cup | |
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1 Al‑Tarabilsi | 2 N. Mubarak | 3 M. Mubarak | 4 Al‑Qabendi | 5 Al‑Mubarak | 6 Al‑Houti | 7 Kamel | 8 Al‑Buloushi | 9 Yacob | 10 Al‑Anbari | 11 Al‑Ghanim | 12 Al‑Suwayed | 13 Marzouq | 14 Mayouf | 15 Al‑Hashash | 16 Al‑Dakhil | 17 Al‑Shemmari | 18 Karam | 19 Aliyan | 20 Al‑Buloushi | 21 Marjam | 22 Bahman | Coach: Parreira |
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