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.

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

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

Upcoming fixtures for VAE:

• 26 maart 2026: Friendlies - vs Armenia
• 30 maart 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 23 players. Goalkeepers: Ali Khaseif (Al-Jazira), Adel Al Hosani (Sharjah Cultural Club), Hamad Al Meqbaali (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC). Defenders: Rúben Canedo (Al-Jazira), Lucas Pimenta (Al-Wahda), Kouame Kouadio (United FC), Ala Zouhir (Al-Wahda), Sasa Ivkovic (Al-Wasl), Richard Akonnor (Al-Jazira), Marcus Meloni (Al-Jazira), Khaled Ebraheim (Sharjah Cultural Club). Midfielders: Majid Rashid (United Arab Emirates), Nicolás Giménez (Al-Wasl), Yahia Nader (Al-Wasl), Issam Faiz (Al-Nasr SC). Forwards: Ali Saleh (Al-Wasl), Bruno Conceição (Al-Jazira), Harib Abdalla (Sharjah Cultural Club), Caio Lucas (Sharjah Cultural Club), Mohammad Juma (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Yahya Al Ghassani (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Luanzinho (Sharjah Cultural Club), Sultan Adil (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC).

Cosmin Olaroiu 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). Sergio 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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