VAEVAE

VAE is the men's national football team, currently ranked #68 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Abū ẓabī (Abu Dhabi), playing their home matches at Sheikh Zayed Sports City. Follow VAE on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Khaled Aldhanhani has been the standout performer for VAE in league play this season with a rating of 7.72. Yahya Al Ghassani and Marcus Meloni have also impressed with ratings of 7.71 and 7.62 respectively.

Yahya Al Ghassani leads VAE's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season, while Caio Canedo has contributed 1.

Harib Abdalla Suhail is the chief creator for VAE in league play with 1 assist this season. Isam Faiz and Khaled Aldhanhani have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.

VAE have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 during this period. In the FIFA Arab Cup, their recent results include a 1-1 draw with Egypt, a 3-1 win against Kuwait, a 1-1 draw with Algeria, a 0-3 loss to Morocco, and a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.

Recent results for VAE:

• 6. Dezember 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-1 draw vs Egypt
• 9. Dezember 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 3-1 win vs Kuwait
• 12. Dezember 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 1-1 draw at Algeria
• 15. Dezember 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-3 loss at Morocco
• 18. Dezember 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-0 draw at Saudi Arabia

Upcoming fixtures for VAE:

• 26. März 2026: Friendlies - vs Armenia
• 30. März 2026: Friendlies - vs Faroe Islands
• 24. September 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. B - vs Yemen
• 27. September 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. B - at Bahrain
• 30. September 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. B - vs Qatar

Looking ahead, VAE have 4 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Armenia (home), Faroe Islands (home), Yemen (home), Bahrain (away), and Qatar (home).

VAE's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Fahad Al Dhanhani (Baniyas), Khalid Eissa (Al-Ain), Hamad Al Meqbaali (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC). Defenders: Erik (Al-Ain), Rúben Canedo (Al-Jazira), Lucas Pimenta (Al-Wahda), Zayed Sultan (Al-Nasr SC), Ala Zouhir (Al-Wahda), Sasa Ivkovic (Al-Wasl), Richard Akonnor (Göztepe), Khalifa Al Hammadi (Al-Jazira), Marcus Meloni (Al-Jazira), Khaled Ebraheim (Sharjah Cultural Club). Midfielders: Mamadou Coulibaly (Al-Jazira), Yuri César (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Abdulla Hamad (Al-Wahda), Nicolás Giménez (Al-Wasl), Issam Faiz (Al-Nasr SC), Luanzinho (Sharjah Cultural Club). Forwards: Guilherme Bala (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Ousmane Camara (Sharjah Cultural Club), Ali Saleh (Al-Wasl), Bruno Conceição (Al-Jazira), Harib Abdalla (Sharjah Cultural Club), Fábio Lima (Al-Wasl), Sultan Adil (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC).

Cosmin Olăroiu is the current head coach of VAE. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 36% win rate across 14 matches, averaging 1.43 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Paulo Bento managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 4 wins from 11 matches (36% win rate). Sérgio Costa managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 9 wins from 13 matches (69% win rate). Other former coaches include Rodolfo Arruabarrena, Jorge Luis Pinto, and Mahdi Ali.

VAE plays their home matches at Sheikh Zayed Sports City in Abū ẓabī (Abu Dhabi), which has a capacity of 49,500.

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