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UAE 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 UAE on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Nicolás Giménez has been the standout performer for UAE in league play this season with a rating of 7.35. Caio Lucas and Lucas Pimenta have also impressed with ratings of 6.96 and 6.89 respectively.
Bruno Conceição leads UAE's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Yahya Al Ghassani has contributed 2, while Caio Lucas has added 1.
Caio Lucas is the chief creator for UAE in league play with 2 assists this season. Ali Saleh and Luanzinho have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
UAE 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 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 UAE:
- December 6, 2025: Arab Cup - 1-1 draw vs Egypt
- December 9, 2025: Arab Cup - 3-1 win vs Kuwait
- December 12, 2025: Arab Cup - 1-1 draw at Algeria
- December 15, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-3 loss at Morocco
- December 18, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-0 draw at Saudi Arabia
UAE currently sits in 2nd place in the Arab Cup (Group C) with 4 points from 3 matches (1W 1D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | UAE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
UAE'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-Wahda), Lucas Pimenta (Al-Wahda), Kouame Kouadio (Al-Ain), Ala Zouhir (Al-Wahda), Sasa Ivkovic (Al-Wahda), Richard Akonnor (Al-Jazira), Marcus Meloni (Al-Jazira), Khaled Ebraheim (Sharjah Cultural Club). Midfielders: Majid Rashid (Sharjah Cultural Club), Mohammad Juma (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Nicolás Giménez (Al-Wasl), Yahia Nader (Al-Ain), Issam Faiz (Al-Nasr SC). Forwards: Ali Saleh (Al-Wasl), Bruno Conceição (Al-Jazira), Harib Abdalla (Sharjah Cultural Club), Caio Lucas (Sharjah Cultural Club), 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 UAE. 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.
UAE plays their home matches at Sheikh Zayed Sports City in Abū ẓabī (Abu Dhabi), which has a capacity of 49,500.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of UAE, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow UAE to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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UAE 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 UAE on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Nicolás Giménez has been the standout performer for UAE in league play this season with a rating of 7.35. Caio Lucas and Lucas Pimenta have also impressed with ratings of 6.96 and 6.89 respectively.
Bruno Conceição leads UAE's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Yahya Al Ghassani has contributed 2, while Caio Lucas has added 1.
Caio Lucas is the chief creator for UAE in league play with 2 assists this season. Ali Saleh and Luanzinho have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
UAE 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 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 UAE:
- December 6, 2025: Arab Cup - 1-1 draw vs Egypt
- December 9, 2025: Arab Cup - 3-1 win vs Kuwait
- December 12, 2025: Arab Cup - 1-1 draw at Algeria
- December 15, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-3 loss at Morocco
- December 18, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-0 draw at Saudi Arabia
UAE currently sits in 2nd place in the Arab Cup (Group C) with 4 points from 3 matches (1W 1D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | UAE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
UAE'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-Wahda), Lucas Pimenta (Al-Wahda), Kouame Kouadio (Al-Ain), Ala Zouhir (Al-Wahda), Sasa Ivkovic (Al-Wahda), Richard Akonnor (Al-Jazira), Marcus Meloni (Al-Jazira), Khaled Ebraheim (Sharjah Cultural Club). Midfielders: Majid Rashid (Sharjah Cultural Club), Mohammad Juma (Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC), Nicolás Giménez (Al-Wasl), Yahia Nader (Al-Ain), Issam Faiz (Al-Nasr SC). Forwards: Ali Saleh (Al-Wasl), Bruno Conceição (Al-Jazira), Harib Abdalla (Sharjah Cultural Club), Caio Lucas (Sharjah Cultural Club), 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 UAE. 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.
UAE plays their home matches at Sheikh Zayed Sports City in Abū ẓabī (Abu Dhabi), which has a capacity of 49,500.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of UAE, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow UAE to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.










