Taha Ali (1998, Stockholm) is one of those stories of footballers who give off twork and humility. With the same age as stars like Gyökeres and Isak, did not have the same visibility or options since so young. Ali had to wait for his moment to come, which has finally happened.
From a young age he had a great attachment to sports, where football always marked his life. While he was enjoying what he liked most, thad to work as security guards to earn their bread every day and be able to continue studying. However, Before that he went through futsal until he made the jump to eleven football…at 22 years old!
Since then, a career marked by effort, simplicity and enthusiasm. with past modest clubs of the country, like the Sundbybergs IK, IFK Stocksound or Sollentunayour dream has come true. Has achieved the dream of every child to be summoned with his selection for a World Cup and, furthermore, do it as one of the idols.
The match that changed his life: from unknown to idol
In recent months, Ali became one of the most popular footballers in the country. His impact in Sweden was already notable with great performances and establishing himself as proven figure of the Allsvenskan. However, his peak momentwhich marked his current present, was the call of the absolute. His debut against Greecefor the World Cup qualification, completely changed his life and his professional career: from unknown, to national hero.
It has a level for something much higher
Faced with an opportunity like this, it’s not worth failing, and he didn’t do it. The stands were impressed with his style of play, marked by his dribbling and his ability with the leather on his feet. “I have received a lot of love. I have assimilated everything and it has been a huge experience”said Ali, who is still in disbelief, in the Swedish media Sportbladet. The reality is that he is a player highly valued by the fans and by his own teammates. Also, two of the figures of this team: Isak and Elanga. “He has the level for something higher,” Anthony said. Given this, Taha only has good words for them. “It’s great to hear those nice words from a top-level player,” he said.
It’s great to hear those nice words from a top-level player
Despite this, He remains focused on his club, and does not want to know about more things, for the moment. However, he knows that The World Cup is a great showcase to make yourself known even more. “I think youEvery player dreams of leaving a mark in a championship like this. “There is a lot of interest,” said Ali, who only wants to focus on what really matters: having a good role. “Now it’s about being prepared when the occasion comes,” explained the Swede.
Graham Potter has been won over
After that chance with Sweden, The winger has earned the trust of Graham Potternational coach. “There are few players in the world who can do what he does”said the technician, according to the Swedish media Sportbladet.
Graham Potter, new Sweden coach.
He, something foreign, He is proud of his level and everything he has shownbut he knows that the best is yet to come. ““I can prove myself in the right situations.”. Those were his words to make it clear that in this way, his chances of playing have increased. I feel that maybe I have increased my chances of having more minutes game,” he explained