Saudi Arabian footballer
Mukhtar Fallatah|
| Full name |
Mukhtar Omar Othman Fallatah |
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| Date of birth |
(1987-10-15) 15 October 1987 (age 36) |
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| Place of birth |
Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
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| Height |
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Striker |
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|
Current team |
Al-Wadi |
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| Number |
44 |
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| 0000–2009 |
Al-Wehda |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2008–2011 |
Al-Wehda |
50 |
(10) |
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| 2011–2012 |
Al Shabab |
30 |
(6) |
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| 2012–2016 |
Al-Ittihad |
69 |
(33) |
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| 2016–2017 |
Al-Wehda |
23 |
(16) |
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| 2017–2019 |
Al-Hilal |
7 |
(2) |
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| 2019 |
Al-Qadsiah |
7 |
(0) |
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| 2020 |
Al-Shoulla |
1 |
(0) |
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| 2020–2021 |
Jeddah |
13 |
(3) |
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| 2021 |
Al-Tai |
11 |
(0) |
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| 2021–2022 |
Al-Jubail |
10 |
(4) |
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| 2022–2023 |
Al-Hedaya |
|
|
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| 2023– |
Al-Wadi |
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|
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| 2009–2018 |
Saudi Arabia |
12 |
(2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:08, 6 November 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:15, 5 January 2018 (UTC) |
Mukhtar Omar Othman Fallatah (Arabic: مختار فلاتة, born 15 October 1987) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays for Al-Wadi as a striker former the Saudi Arabia national team.[1]
Club career
Al-Wehda
Mukhtar Fallatah started his professional career at Al-Wehda. He made 61 appearances and scored 17 goals during his three seasons with the first team. He helped the club reach the final of the 2010–11 Crown Prince Cup.
Al-Shabab
Following Al-Wehda's relegation, Fallatah joined Al-Shabab for a reported fee of SAR5.5 million.[2] In his first season at the club, Fallatah helped Al-Shabab win the league title as he made 20 league appearances and scored four times.[3] In his second season, Fallatah failed to nail down a spot in the starting 11 and left the club mid-season.
Al-Ittihad
On 14 January 2013, Fallatah joined Al-Ittihad on a three and a half year contract.[4] In his first season, Fallatah played a crucial role as Al-Ittihad won the King Cup. He scored four times including once in the final against former club Al-Shabab.[5] His good form continued to the next season as Fallatah scored 32 goals in all competitions. His good form earned him a call-up to the national team for the first time since 2012.[6] Fallatah left Al-Ittihad following the expiry of his contract.
Return to Al-Wehda
On 14 July 2016, Fallatah returned to Al-Wehda on a free transfer. He signed a three-year contract with the club.[7] He scored 16 goals in 23 appearances in the league; however, his efforts were not enough to prevent Al-Wehda's relegation to the First Division.
Al-Hilal
On 4 June 2017, Fallatah joined Al-Hilal on a free transfer.[8] He scored his first goal for Al-Hilal in the 1–1 draw against former club Al-Ittihad.[9] Fallatah made seven appearances and scored twice as Al-Hilal won the league title.[10] In his second season, Fallatah made just one appearance for the club. He was released from his contract on 17 January 2019.[11]
Al-Qadsiah
On 19 January 2019, Fallatah joined Al-Qadsiah on a six-month contract.[12] He made seven appearances and failed to score as Al-Qadsiah were relegated at the end of the season.[13]
Al-Shoulla
After nine months without a club, Fallatah joined MS League side Al-Shoulla on 31 January 2020.[14] He signed a 6-month contract with the club.
Latvia
Kuwait