Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi

Ahmad Khader Al-Tarabulsi Mubarak is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Lebanon, he played for the Kuwait national team.

Club career

Starting his career in his native Lebanon at Nejmeh, Al-Tarabulsi moved to Kuwait in his twenties and played for Qadsia and Kuwait SC.

Al-Tarabulsi was born in Lebanon in 1947; after moving to Kuwait, he received citizenship in order to play for the Kuwait national team.
He took part at the 1980 Summer Olympics, and the 1982 World Cup, playing against Czechoslovakia and England.

Following his retirement as a footballer, Al-Tarabulsi became an army officer and rose through the ranks to the position of colonel. He was also known for his Quran recitation and giving the call to prayer several mosques around the country.

On 25 January 2026, Kuwaiti authorities revoked Al-Tarabulsi's citizenship as part of a broader campaign affecting numerous individuals, including public figures and their families. The decision drew public criticism and media attention, with commentators highlighting his contributions to Kuwaiti sports and society.