Ahmed Al-Dokhi
A rock-solid defender whose pace and tenacity made him a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's national team for over a decade.
Born 1976 (age 50)·Saudi Arabian footballer·Birthday: October 25·Generation X
Biography
Ahmed Al-Dokhi emerged from the Saudi football scene as a formidable right-back, known for his blistering speed and unwavering defensive work. Born in 1976, his career was largely defined by his long tenure with Al-Hilal, where he became a fan favorite and a key part of the club's domestic successes. His consistent performances earned him a central role in the Saudi national team, representing his country in multiple AFC Asian Cup tournaments and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Al-Dokhi's playing style combined physical grit with tactical intelligence, allowing him to shut down opponents and launch attacks from the flank. After a brief final stint with Al-Nassr, his retirement marked the end of an era for a defender who embodied resilience on the pitch.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Ahmed was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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The biggest hits of 1976
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Rocky
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#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Ahmed's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Saudi Arabia at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
- Won multiple Saudi Premier League titles during his extensive career with Al-Hilal.
- Earned over 60 caps for the Saudi Arabian national team throughout the 2000s.
Did You Know?
He was known for his exceptional speed, which was a rare and valuable asset for a defender in his era.
Al-Dokhi played in three consecutive AFC Asian Cup tournaments for Saudi Arabia (2000, 2004, 2007).
His full name includes 'Al-Dossary', indicating his tribal lineage within Saudi society.
“My speed on the flank was my weapon for Al-Hilal.”
