Ahmad Al-Dokhi Al-Dossary, born 25 October 1976 in Riyadh, spent his career as a professional defender in the Saudi Arabian football system. Throughout his tenure in the sport, he represented multiple high-profile clubs and contributed to several regional and international tournament victories, eventually retiring from professional competition in 2011 after a final spell with Al-Nassr.
Early Career and Success with Al-Hilal
Al-Dokhi began his professional journey with Al-Hilal, an organization founded in 1957. During his decade-long tenure ending in 2005, he secured numerous domestic and international titles. These included four Saudi Professional League titles in the 1995–96, 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2004–05 seasons. His success extended to continental stages, winning the Asian Club Championship in 1999–2000 and the Asian Super Cup in 1997 and 2000. Additional trophies during this period included the Saudi Founder's Cup, the Saudi Crown Prince Cup, and the Arab Cup Winners' Cup.
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Following his departure from Al-Hilal, Al-Dokhi joined Al-Ittihad. His time there was marked by a victory in the 2005 AFC Champions League and the 2005 Arab Champions League. He also added another Saudi Professional League title to his record during the 2006–07 campaign. After his period at Al-Ittihad, he played for Qatar SC between 2008 and 2009, recording 23 appearances and winning the Qatar Cup in 2009.
Final Years with Al-Nassr
On 11 August 2009, Al-Nassr signed Al-Dokhi to a one-year contract. He debuted for the club on 30 January 2010 against Al-Ahli. His contribution included an assist for Saad Al-Harthi during a 6–1 victory over Najran on 10 December 2010. On 29 April 2011, he received a red card against Al-Ettifaq in the 91st minute. He scored his only goal for the club on 20 May 2011 during a 2–5 loss to Al-Ittihad, which served as his final league match before retiring.
International Representation
Al-Dokhi represented the Saudi Arabia national team between 1993 and 2006. Over the course of his international career, he made 82 appearances and scored 4 goals. He was a member of the national squad that competed in three FIFA World Cup tournaments: 1998, 2002, and 2006.
Fast facts
- Born: 25 October 1976, Riyadh
- Occupation: Association football player
- Position: Defender
- National Team Appearances: 82
- National Team Goals: 4
- Career Retirement: 2011
- Last Club: Al-Nassr
Questions readers ask
Which FIFA World Cups did Ahmed Dokhi play in?
He was a member of the Saudi Arabia national team at the 1998, 2002, and 2006 FIFA World Cups.
What was his final club?
His last professional club was Al-Nassr, where he played from 2009 until his retirement in 2011.
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