Walaa Hussein


Walaa Ghassan Hussein is a Palestinian footballer who plays as a forward for the Palestine national team.

Club career

In the 2017–18 season, Hussein won the second division title with Hapoel Be'er Sheva and was crowned top scorer with 35 goals.

International career

Hussein previously played in the ranks of the Israeli women's team under-19 before she got an invitation to join the first Palestinian women's team. Hussein played during the 2014 WAFF Championship, scoring two goals against Bahrain. She was called up to the senior team for the 2010 Arabia Women's Cup in Bahrain. She helped Palestine achieve the biggest victory in its history over Qatar 18–0, after netting five goals against the Qataris.

Personal life

She studied physiotherapy at the Arab American University in Jenin. A German documentary "Kick it, Walaa!" was produced in 2013 about her football career.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
20 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain18–02010 Arabia Women's Cup
20 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain18–02010 Arabia Women's Cup
20 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain18–02010 Arabia Women's Cup
20 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain18–02010 Arabia Women's Cup
20 October 2010Al Ahli Stadium, Manama, Bahrain18–02010 Arabia Women's Cup
617 April 2014Petra Stadium, Amman, Jordan3–04–02014 WAFF Women's Championship
717 April 2014Petra Stadium, Amman, Jordan4–04–02014 WAFF Women's Championship

Honours

Diyar Bethlehem
  • Palestinian League: 2010–11
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
  • Leumit League: 2017–18