11 Muslim Football Players In The World

11 Muslim Football Players In The World

The following names footballer Muslim :

1. Samir Nasri

The Manchester City midfielder has a habit of reading the letter Alfatihah before starting the game . This was done while defending the French club and national team .

2. Mesut Ozil

Creative Arsenal midfielder and national team Der Panzer German of Turkish descent , the committed run religious orders all the time . Muslim players are great achievers born October 15, 1988 is known as a player who used to read the Quran . When entering the month of Ramadan , he regularly pray and read the Qur'an . Even how busy activities with Real Madrid , Ozil is always trying to read some verses of the Qur'an .

3. Thierry Henry


New York Red Bulls striker , often kissing the ground as prostration prostration of gratitude as a celebration after scoring a goal to opponent's net . This was done as a sign of gratitude for the achievements brought his team victory or achievement . In an interview that aired episode Al Jazeerra , Henry confirmed his Islam . Former Arsenal and the French national team striker was denied that Islam -related terrorism .

4. Kolo Toure 
 
The Ivory Coast is feeling more comfortable life in Manchester when a former retainer of Barcelona as well as his brother , Yaya Toure , come join the club is nicknamed the Citizens . Kolo Toure including football players pious Muslim . In fact , when he was defending Arsenal , he is one tutor . Now , when he moved to Manchester City , Toure was back and forth Manchester - London in order to continue teaching . Who would have thought , behind the ferocity on the field , Toure is a gentle figure and full devotion to Islam . Even so , he did not deny Kolo often perforated to fast in Ramadan when his team play . Strenuous exercise is undertaken retainer City Ivory Coast forced to cancel his fast . However , he always replace the Ramadan fast on another day . " It is a consequence as a Muslim , " he said .

5. Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure to Manchester City star scored two goals against Newcastle United. But the celebration party , he refused to accept a large bottle of champagne at a victory party in the locker room . " Sorry ! I do not drink alcohol . I am Muslim , " said Yaya Toure as he handed a large bottle of champagne to Joleon Lescott , his partner . While still in Barcelona , Yaya Toure is a priest for two colleagues . Eric Abidal and Seydou Keita . All three have always menyampatkan yourself praying , and Toure is considered to have a more religious knowledge than Abidal and Keita . Yaya Toure is the younger brother of Kolo Toure .

6. Eric Abidal

After deciding to Islam or converts , Eric Abidal add the name ' Bilal ' in the middle of his name . Retainer of the French national team continues to be a devout Muslim after say two sentences creed . Barcelona defender this club loved to read a few verses of the Koran before competing . In every club's training session , Abidal never forget to bring a small bag contains a mini Koran .

7. Karim Benzema

The Real Madrid striker has similarities with seniors , Zinedine Zidane , the bloody Algerian . Benzema admitted fortunate defend Los Blancos . The reason is when Madrid lead the competition in the month of Ramadan , fasting he is not alone . If previously he was with Mahmadou Diarra and Lassana Diarra - Muslim - fast together . Now accompanied by Benzema Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira who is Muslim Football Players .

8. Nicolas Anelka

When the club Chelsea is still dibesut Andres Villas Boas , the coach told the players who are fasting to remain at the dinner table . Anelka and other Muslim players the Blues could only see his colleagues ate with gusto . Even so , he was not moved to break the fast . " Although envy , I still have to fast , " said the French national team retainer . Anelka converted to Islam in 2004 .

9. Frederick Kanoute

In 2007 , Frederick Kanoute expressly disclaims dressed Sevilla since sponsored a gambling house . But Forced by Sevilla and demand management professionalismenya , Kanoute menyisati with close links it with black duct tape . Frederick Kanoute is also known as a footballer light hand . Kanoute never takes money out of his own pocket for 700 thousand U.S. dollars ( approximately USD 6.3 billion ) to rescue a mosque in the city would be closed , and Sevilla due to altered function . One of the actions forward the Mali national team geeks origin is controversial , as he did celebrate after scoring a goal against Deportivo La Coruna in the Copa del Rey . At that time , Kanoute shows undershirt that reads ' Palestine ' in letters world countries .

10. Franck Ribery

" Islam is the source of my strength inside and outside the football field . I'm having a pretty hard life and I had to find something that brings me to safety and I found Islam , "said the Bayern Munich player when asked about their religion . Franck Riberry converted to Islam after marrying a French girl of Moroccan origin . He also added the name ' Bilal ' in the middle of his name . Being a Muslim , Ribery applying the teachings of Muhammad in their daily lives . "I am a simple person and very simple , " joked 

11. Sulley Muntari

Surname Ghana national team players are Sulleyman Ali Muntari who refers to the name of Solomon AS . Kub Inter Milan midfielder who is now on loan to AC Milan a few times often celebrates a goal with prostration of gratitude . This invites a positive reaction from the Muslim community in Italy . Many say , Muntari showed the highest happiness whatever ( in this case scoring ) , a Muslim still shows kerendahannya prostrate before God ) .