Ali Gagarin
Sudanese footballer
Sudan
Forward
Ali Gagarin: profile
Ali Gagarin (born 1 April 1949 in Omdurman, Sudan) was a Sudanese footballer who played as a forward. He died on 12 February 2025.
Gagarin started out at Al-Hilal Club in 1966. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 1966.
At international level, Gagarin represented Sudan (1967–1977), earning 34 caps and scoring 24 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 11 May 1969 (World Cup Qualification).
Omdurman has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Nasr El-Deen Abbas, Haytham Tambal and El Muez Mahgoub.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966–1975 | Al-Hilal Club |
Sudani Premier League | – | 330 |
| 1975–1976 |  Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
| 1976–1978 | Al-Hilal Club |
Sudani Premier League | – | 10 |
| 1978–1979 |  Stade d'Abidjan |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1979–1980 | Al-Hilal Club |
Sudani Premier League | – | 10 |
| — | Al-Nassr |
Saudi Pro League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1977 | Sudan |
Senior | 34 | 24 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 May 1969 | Sudan 3–1 Ethiopia | 20 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 May 1969 | Sudan 3–1 Ethiopia | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 6 Feb 1970 | Sudan 3–0 Ethiopia | 43 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 1 Mar 1976 | Morocco 2–2 Sudan | 9 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 1 Mar 1976 | Morocco 2–2 Sudan | 79 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 6 Mar 1976 | Sudan 1–1 DR Congo | 14 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ali Gagarin born?
Ali Gagarin was born in Omdurman, Sudan.
Which national team does Ali Gagarin play for?
Ali Gagarin played international football for Sudan. He has 34 caps and 24 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ali Gagarin played for?
Ali Gagarin's recorded clubs are Al-Hilal Club, Al-Nassr and Stade d'Abidjan.
What position does Ali Gagarin play?
Ali Gagarin played as a forward.