Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini (footballer, born 1997)

Al-Mukhaini began his career with Al-Hara, where he gained the nickname "Ibrahim Buffon" after Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. He then moved to Al-Ouruba, breaking into the first team for the 2014/15 season, leading to a national team callup. He participated in the 2016 AFC Cup with Al-Ouruba, who finished last in Group B, winning one game against Al-Wahda (Syria), and tying Shabab Al-Dhahiriya (Palestine). He then moved to Al-Nahda in 2019, renewing his contract in 2020. The team finished second in 2021/22, before winning the league in 2022/23. The team also won the Sultan Qaboos Cup in 2022/23. After a 3–2 victory over Al-Khaldiya (Bahrain) in the West Asia zone play-off qualifier, Al-Nahda secured a spot in the group stage for the 2023-24 AFC Cup. == International career ==

Al Mukhaini was called up to the Omani national team for a friendly with Japan in November 2016 and an Asian Cup qualifying game in 2017. He participated in the 2018 AFC U23 Asian Cup. He has since participated in a number of international competitions and qualifying campaigns for Oman, including 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, 2022 AFC World Cup qualifiers, the 2021 Arab Cup, the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup and the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup. and at the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup, in which Oman finished third. Al-Mukhaini was called up for international friendlies ahead of Oman's 2026 World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaigns. He currently wears the "1" jersey for Oman. ==Honours==

Individual • Arabian Gulf Cup Best Goalkeeper: 2023 • CAFA Nations Cup Best Goalkeeper: 2023 ==References==