Munirah Al-Ghanam
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Munirah Al-Ghanam[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 August 2007[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Saudi Arabia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al Qadsiah FC | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Eastern Flames FC | ||
| 2024– | Al Qadsiah FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Saudi Arabia U17 | ||
| 2024– | Saudi Arabia U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Munirah Al-Ghanam (Arabic: منيرة الغنام; born 25 August 2007) is a Saudi footballer who plays as a defender for Saudi Women's Premier League and Saudi Arabia U20.
Club career
[edit]Al-Ghanam started playing with Eastern Flames in the 2022/23 season of the Saudi Women's Premier League.[2]
In August 2023, Al-Ghanam was sent to IMG Academy in the United States by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation as part of their project to invest in our young talents and empower a generation to create future achievements in Saudi sports.[3]
On 31 July 2024, Al Qadsiah FC announced the signing of Al-Ghanam with a contract extending until 2026.[4]
International career
[edit]In February 2023, Al-Ghanam was selected for the inaugural under-17 team to face Kuwait in double friendly matches.[5]
In March 2023, with the under-20 team, head coach Pauline Hamill selected Al-Ghanam to play against Mauritania in double friendly matches, achieving their first international victory (3–0) in Jeddah.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Munirah Al-Ghanam Player Summary". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "ناشئات السعودية يزين دوريات الكرة النسائية" [Saudi girls decorate women's football leagues.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "السعودية تبعث 3 ناشئات لخوض برنامج تأهيل بأمريكا" [Saudi Arabia sends three young talents for a training program in the United States.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "القادسية السعودي يتعاقد مع منيرة الغنام" [Al Qadsiah Saudi Club signs with Munira Al-Ghannam.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "السعودية تواصل تطوير منتخب الناشئات" [Saudi Arabia continues to develop the girls national team.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "منتخبات سيدات السعودية تجني ثمرات الابتعاث" [Saudi women's national teams reap the benefits of a training program.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.