10
Matches Played
8 in 2025 · 2 in 2026
1W · 2D · 7L
Overall Record
W: 4–2 vs Oman · D: vs UAE, vs Saudi
2
U23 Experience
Alkhalaf 17 matches · Alasam 12 matches · 2,065 mins combined
9.0
Top Match Rating
Ali Mahran J. Ali (likely) · CF (vs Oman) ⚠ confirm
5
U17 Players Active
in U20 matches
Match Results
All Fixtures — 2025 & 2026
2025 — February Friendlies vs UAE U20
2025 — AGCFF U20 Arab Gulf Cup (Prep + Group B)
1 – 0
📍 Damac Stadium · Away
4 – 2
📍 Damac Stadium · Home
⚽ A. Merza ×2 ⚠
⚽ A. Almeraisi
⚽ Y. Mesaad
1 – 2
📍 Damac Stadium · Home
2025 — October Friendlies vs Saudi Arabia U19
Detailed team stats not aggregated for this fixture.
2 – 1
📍 Okaz Sports Club · Away
2026 — International Friendlies · Antalya
Top Performers
2025 AGCFF Group Stage Standouts
Both 2025 matches combined · Full stats available for Oman & Egypt fixtures
Centre Forward
Ali Mahran J. Ali (likely)
Highest individual rating across all 4 matches (9.0 vs Oman). Scored twice, 8 ball recoveries. The data file abbreviates this player as "A. Merza" — likely Ali Mahran J. Ali (DOB 26 Feb 2007, U20 registry). Confirm with technical staff: Abdulla Osama Merza plays as a defender, not CF.
Left Wing-Back
Ali Husain Mansoor Naser
Only outfield player to start all 4 matches. Rated 8.9 in M1. Consistent defensive and offensive contributor across the entire 2025–2026 campaign.
Left Winger
Ahmed Ebrahim Almeraisi
Bahrain's most reliable attacking outlet — 1G+2A in 2025, featured in all 4 matches. Forward pass accuracy 78.9% vs Oman was standout.
Goalkeeper
Abdulla Ahmed Abdulla Abdo Ahmed
Standout goalkeeper for the 2025 AGCFF campaign — 14 saves across two matches, 8.25 avg rating. Anchored Bahrain's defensive resilience in the 1-2 loss to Egypt (8 saves alone).
Central Midfielder
Khaled Ahmad Alkhalaf
★ DOB 14 Jan 2007. Started all 4 U20 matches. Already a U23 regular in 2025 — 17 U23 appearances totalling 1,050 minutes (roughly 62 mins/match avg). Includes both AGCFF U23 Arab Gulf Cup starts: vs Qatar U23 (Dec 8) and vs Kuwait U23 (Dec 11, rated 6.9 as CM). One of only two U20-eligible players with a recurring U23 role in 2025.
Centre Back
Mohammed Salah Alyaqoob
Never missed a minute in 2025 competition. Rock-solid, zero own goals, consistent rating across both group-stage fixtures.
Multi-Age Group Players
Cross-Registration & Development Pipeline
Players confirmed across multiple Bahrain national age-group squads
10
Khaled Ahmad Hanesh Abbood Alkhalaf
📅 DOB: 14 Jan 2007 · Age: 19 · CPR: 70105413
U23 Squad
U20 #10
✓ 17 U23 starts in 2025
Engine of the midfield — started all 4 U20 matches.
17 U23 matches in 2025 totalling 1,050 mins (~62 mins/match avg, U23 regular). Featured across both major U23 campaigns this year:
- AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualification (Sept 2025): vs India (CM, 35') · vs Brunei Darussalam (LW, 77') · vs Qatar (CF, 45')
- AGCFF U23 Arab Gulf Cup (Dec 2025): vs Qatar (CM, 90', rated 6.9) · vs Kuwait (CM, 90', rated 6.9)
Used in three different positions across the U23 setup — true multi-role player. Alongside Alasam, one of the two U20 players with a recurring U23 role this cycle.
23
Bader Husain Ramadhan Husain Alasam
📅 DOB: 05 Apr 2007 · Age: 19 · CPR: 70500398
U23 Squad
U20 #23
✓ 12 U23 starts in 2025
Centre back operating across
U20 and U23 simultaneously. Registered #25 in the 2024 U20 cycle, now #23 in the current U20 squad.
12 U23 matches in 2025 totalling 1,015 mins (~85 mins/match — near-ever-present at CB). Featured across both major U23 campaigns this year:
- AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualification (Sept 2025): vs India (98', rated 7.2) · vs Brunei Darussalam (90' in the 10-0 win) · vs Qatar — 1 goal as CB, rated 7.9
- AGCFF U23 Arab Gulf Cup (Dec 2025): vs Qatar (90' at CB) · vs Kuwait (90', rated 6.6)
The goal vs Qatar in qualification stands out — a CB scoring from set play, with the highest individual rating across both campaigns. Alongside Alkhalaf, one of the two U20 players carrying a recurring U23 role this cycle.
2
U20 Players with 2025 U23 Matches
15
Hussain Zuhair Darwish Isa Ali Ebrahim
📅 DOB: 29 May 2009 · Age: 17 · CPR: 90511492
U17 Squad
Promoted to U20
✓ Played vs Azerbaijan (Jun 6)
Registered in U17 (2009 cohort, #1 in registry) and U20 squad (#45). Featured as CF vs Azerbaijan — 61 mins, 1 shot, 2 duels. The youngest striker deployed at senior youth level.
16
Mohamed Rashed Ahmed Aljazzaf
📅 DOB: 03 Aug 2009 · Age: 16 · CPR: 90303741
U17 Squad
Promoted to U20
✓ Played vs Azerbaijan (Jun 6)
Registered in U17 registry (#5) and U20 squad (#34). Entered as CF vs Azerbaijan — 30 mins. Another 2009-born prospect gaining senior youth experience ahead of schedule.
18
Jassem Kacem Abdulrazzaq Benjemia
📅 DOB: 02 May 2009 · Age: 17 · CPR: 90201809
U17 Squad
Promoted to U20
✓ Both 2026 Matches
Most advanced of the 2009 cohort in U20. Played CDM/CM in both June 2026 friendlies (90 mins each) — 10 tackle attempts vs Azerbaijan. Already operating as a starting midfielder at U20 level.
4
Kumail Fadhel Abdulwahab Alsatrawi
📅 DOB: 03 Mar 2009 · Age: 17 · CPR: 90300955
U17 Squad
Promoted to U20
✓ Both 2026 Matches
U17-registered CB who played both 2026 Antalya friendlies. 8 tackles vs Azerbaijan, rated 6.6 — strong performance for a 17-year-old playing centre back at U20 level.
Full Squad Statistics
2025 AGCFF Campaign — Combined Player Stats
Per-player combined totals from both group-stage fixtures (vs Oman & vs Egypt). Highlighted rows indicate above-average performers.
| # |
Player |
Pos. |
Mins |
G |
A |
Shots |
Tackles |
Recov. |
Rating |
1 | Abdulla Ahmed Abdulla Abdo Ahmed | GK | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8.25 |
5 | A. Alsaeed | CB | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.9 |
6 | M. Alyaqoob | CB | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7.0 |
7 | A. Alhumood | RW | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.2 |
8 | A. Awdi / A. Ali | CM | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 12 | 6.5 |
9 | K. Alhassooni | CF | 33 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6.45 |
10 |
K. Alkhalaf U23 ★ |
CM | 174 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 7.15 |
11 | A. Almeraisi | LW | 172 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 7.8 |
12 | Ali Husain M. Naser | LWB | 180 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 7.75 |
13 | M. Moosa | RW | 156 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 6.9 |
14 | Y. Mesaad | CB | 115 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7.3 |
17 | A. Merza ⚠ | CF | 149 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 7.5 |
18 | M. Bahzad | RWB | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 6.55 |
Key Insights
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Attacking Profile
5 goals across 4 matches. Bahrain's attacking output is concentrated in 2025 group stage (4-2 win over Oman) but stalled in 2026 friendlies (1 goal in 2 matches). Need to address scoring drought against quality opposition.
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Defensive Resilience
GK Abdo's 14 saves in 2025 kept the squad competitive. However possession conceded (avg. 35% in 2025) and the 0-3 loss to Azerbaijan signal clear need for pressing improvement.
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Pipeline Strength
5 confirmed U17 players (all born 2009) already active in U20 matches — Benjemia and Alsatrawi as near-regulars. With Alkhalaf (17 U23 matches) and Alasam (12 U23 matches) both holding recurring roles at U23, the talent pipeline across all three age groups is actively connected.