Muhsen Al-Ghassani


Muhsen Saleh Abdullah Ali Al-Ghassani is an Omani professional footballer who plays as a forward for Thai League 1 club Bangkok United and the Oman national team.

Club career

Al Suwaiq

Al-Ghassani started his professional career with Al-Suwaiq in July 2015.
Al-Ghassani make his AFC Cup debut on 20 February 2017 against Iraqi club Al Zawraa in a goalless draw. He scored his first goal in the competition during the 2019 edition in a 2–1 lost to Bahraini club Malkiya Club on 26 February 2019.

Sepahan

On 23 January 2020, Al-Ghassani moved to Persian Gulf Pro League club Sepahan. He make his debut on 6 February in a goalless draw against Naft Masjed Soleyman. On 18 February, Al-Ghassani make his AFC Champions League debut coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 loss to Qatari club Al Sadd.

Al Seeb

On 1 March 2021, Al-Ghassani moved to Oman Professional League club Al Seeb where he was instrumental in his first season at the club where he achieved a treble, winning the [2021–22 Oman national football team|Oman Professional League|2021–22], league title, the Sultan Qaboos Cup and the AFC Cup which he notably scored in the final against Malaysian club Kuala Lumpur City. After 52 appearances and scoring 26 goals for the club, He left the club in June 2024 after his contract has expired.

Bangkok United

On 10 July 2024, Al-Ghassani moved to Thai League 1 club Bangkok United. He make his debut on 9 August in a 2–1 win over PT Prachuap. He then scored his first goal for the club in the next match in a 4–2 lost to Buriram United on 18 August. Al-Ghassani scored his first goal where he scored a brace in the inaugural AFC Champions League Two match against Singaporean club Tampines Rovers in a 4–2 win. In his first season at the club, he scored 22 goals in 41 matches in all competition.

International career

Youth

Al-Ghassani score on his debut for Oman U23 squad in a 2–0 away win over Iran U23 on 23 July 2017 during the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualification at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium. On 9 January 2018, He then make his debut in opening match of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in Changzhouagainst China U23 in a 3–0 lost.

Senior

Al-Ghassani make his debut for Oman in an international friendly against Afghanistan on 30 August 2017 in 2–0 win.
In January 2019, Al-Ghassani was included in Oman's squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates where he scored on the opening game in a 2–1 lost to Uzbekistan on 9 January.
In June 2023, Al-Ghassani was included in the inaugural 2023 CAFA Nations Cup Oman's squad.
In January 2024, Al-Ghassani was included in Oman's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. He scored his first goal in the tournament in the last group stage match in a 1–1 draw to Kyrgyzstan on 25 January.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.2 January 2019Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2–02–0Friendly
2.9 January 2019Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1–11–22019 AFC Asian Cup
3.17 January 2019Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2–13–12019 AFC Asian Cup
4.10 September 2019Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1–01–0Friendly
5.10 October 2019Al-Seeb Stadium, Seeb, Oman3–03–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
6.18 November 2019Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1–01–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
.29 May 2021The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates1–03–1Friendly
7.20 June 2021Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar1–02–12021 FIFA Arab Cup
8.6 September 2023Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2–12–1Friendly
.29 December 2023Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2–02–0Friendly
9.25 January 2024Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar1–01–12023 AFC Asian Cup
10.21 March 2024Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
11.10 October 2024Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman2–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
12.14 November 2024Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1–01–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
13.5 September 2025JAR Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan2–12–12025 CAFA Nations Cup