Who is Ibrahim Al Faresi?
A few days ago there was a news article that took many by surprise. A young Kuwaiti football player called Ibrahim Al Faresi got signed to a top Italian football team, the problem is no one had heard of him before. Well by sheer coincidence my good friend choowy goowy guy turned out to be friends with Ibrahim and was involved in the organization of the signing event that took place here in Kuwait. So who exactly is Ibrahim Al Faresi?
A couple of years ago Ibrahim was playing football with his friends in front of the Bulgarian embassy here in Kuwait when an employee at the embassy took notice of Ibrahim and told him he should go play football in the Bulgarian league. He offered to help him and hook him up with the right people so Ibrahim decided to take the chance and traveled to Bulgaria where he tried out for a football team and ended up joining them.
After awhile Ibrahim realized he wanted more and so went to the FIFA website and sent an email to a licensed agent so he would be able to travel and play in any club without issues. His new agent took him to England first where he was going to get signed to Crystal Palace F.C. But due to the fact that if you want to play in the English Premiership you need to have a work permit and also need to have played in your countries league at one point, Ibrahim couldn’t join them.
His agent then took him to try out at A.C. Siena in Italy. While there a very famous goalkeeper scout called Senior Silvano who had previously discovered the worlds best goalkeeper Gianluigi “Gigi” Buffon told him not to sign up with A.C. Siena and instead offered to have him trained more so he could get him signed up in a better team. Ibrahim accepted and went and trained under the guidance of Senior. After a short period Senior took him to try out for A.C. Milan and ACF Fiorentina. Fiorentina where right away impressed and instantly offered him a spot on their team.
And thats basically the story of Ibrahim. In a weeks time he is leaving Kuwait and heading to Italy for some medical test and some more training before officially signing for the club. Its a great story and it just goes to show that there are a lot of untapped talents here in Kuwait. I’ve always believed that there are some amazing football players here in Kuwait but I think the football league here is just not as strong as it used to be to draw in these talents. Hopefully this story will prove to be an eyeopener.
Picture from Al Azraq
Allah ywafgah and enshalla
I agree with you Mark .. : )
eee walla good luck 7ag waldna o ahwa inshalla yabi’6ha ahnak o el-Kuwait matrosa min el-nas el-creative so good luck 7ag every 1s
With you all the way ya Al-Farsi
make us Proud!
He used to come to my grandfathers house years ago to play with my uncle. He still knows him till now. I still remember him. We used to play sometimes.
Sounds a bit like Goal, eh?
good for him.. the best thing he did was not play in the kuwaiti leage (sorry i had to say it) and i’m glad he took all the advice he was given.. i really hope he well.. i’ll be following fiorentina this season.
i simply HATE football … however .. mark ..ur on the right track for what u put on 248am … its interesting to read !!!!!
good job on that !
Allah ewafga oo etmeem 3alah inshalla
well done
Oh i never heard of him until now…very interesting sounds like a movie!
Wish him all the best :)
Everyone in Kuwait was asking who is Ibrahim Al-Farisi, and now Mark comes out with the answer.
It’s makes me very proud as a Kuwaiti to see one of my country’s youth to reach such a level.
Anyone knows how old is he? Because Fiorentina has got a very well known French goal keeper, Sebastian Frey. If I was in Ibrahim’s shoes.. I would definitely go for a smaller club in order to increase my chances in participating in matches because the first rule for a player to develop his skills and gain experience is to participate in real games.
Wish the best for him.
3ashat il kuwayt! that’s a little arabic msn I just learned. anyway this is amazing news and might i add very interesting. who would’ve thunk it?
My 1st recommendation to him is to loose the sheikh jabr look.
Alah ywafga..i was so happy when i heard about this. Wu i dont think he should lose, his look. He should stay the way he is, so people know where he is from, and that he is an Arab. Inshala yirfi3 isim ilKuwait up high.
inshalla he does great and becomes an icon for the club and a starter ….!
Congrats to him ^^ But honestly lose the beard-thing or not, he’ll still stay an Arab, but if he keeps it, he’ll look rather unique… So definitely should keep it xP
This is the most positive thing to happen to Kuwait in AGES. Ibrahim should be elevated to the status of a local hero, all the best to him.
Nice! Is he signed as a goal-keeper?
im so proud
There’s lots of potential in Kuwait but because the Kuwaiti league is a disaster i doubt scouts from Europe or wherever are interested. Good for him that he’s following his dream. Wish him the best and keeping an eye on Fiorentina this season.
How wonderful!!! He has a fantastic look – should definitely stick with it. Original in the football world. Hope he continues to do really well.
how old is he ?
heard about the guy, we’re so proud of him. I wish him all the best
He is 24 years old
mashala alah ywafga
Forza Ibrahim, make us proud!
io desider la cosa migliore per Ibrahim. Ma come ventilatore di Nerazzuri, direi che il CALCIO č per INTER
Player Information:
Surname: Al-Faresi
First Name: Ibrahim
Date of Birth: 21-11-1984
Place of Birth: Kuwait city-Kuwait
Nationality: Kuwaiti
Height and Weight: 1.92m – 75kg (6ft 3in – 165 lb)
Position: Goalkeeper
CAREER:
Present Club: Free
Clubs played: Kadmah club (1997)
High school team (1998-1999-2000-2001)
College team (2002-2003-2004-2005)Captain of the team last 2 years.
Arae team:Al-rawda team (2006)
Interest from clubs:
Al-salmeyah-Kuwait
Al-qadseyah-Kuwait
Al-arabi-Kuwait
Lokomotiv Plodiv-Bulgaria
Al-saad-Qatar
Goalkeeper Awards :
a) Won first place in the Intermediate School;
b) First place in the High School team and named “The Best Goalkeeper” of the Schools’ Championship for Kuwait’s Capital City region
c) Was voted once again, “The Best Goalkeeper” during the championship of the area;
d) Was named “The Best Goalkeeper” in the 2005 championship of the Faculty of Social Sciences for Kuwait University;
e) Won first place in the “Penalty” Championship, and was named “The Best Goalkeeper” in penalty shots (March, 2006);
References:
The Egyptian goalkeepers’ coach (Ahmad shahatah) Kadmah club;
The Bulgarian goalkeepers’ coach (Shaytanoov) Lokomotiv Plodiv.
He is also the goalkeepers’ coach of the Bulgarian national team.
Players’ Agent’s Comments:
This young goalkeeper is very strong; very quick, and has super quick reflexes. He prides himself as a stopper; He has won many goalkeeping awards and prizes. He is very talented and above all, he is extremely motivated and eager to prove himself. This is an ultimate team LEADER.
Source: http://globalfootballsoccer.com/Ibrahim.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3woJxJzz9Y
ya mashallah we have a lot of fanastically talented people that remain sadly undiscovered (or shoved into an investment-banking job by their parents). Kepp it up, im so proud!!
also, if you havent seen this before, check out this guy he is amazing!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3woJxJzz9Y
One one hand I’m very proud.. on the other I’m sad that he had to find glory elsewhere
But you know what? F**K the Kuwait Football League or whatever the f**k it’s called, go follow your dreams no matter where they take you!
Duuuuuuuude go to barcelona, i’m sure you’ll be so much better than that loserface Valdes!!
allah ewafga enshallah, mark plz post any contract details if you got any.
I am very happy for him, but one things for certain tho, its going to be tough getting to play if Sebastian Frey is the other goalkeeper on the team.
oh he’s a goalkeeper.. and 24.. doubt he’ll make it.
Great write-up, would make for an inspiring film. :)
that’s impressive.. never heard of him before..
allah yewafga
A&B why are you so negative??? every comment you make is negative and aimed to get a negative reaction. I feel sorry for you, you must be a disturbed soul. Congrats to the kid and thats not something new from a country who braught us jassim yaqoub, faisal aldekheil and samir saed.