Sultan Al Naqbi

Central Midfielder - Urawa Reds
22 Oct 2035
Monday
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Overview Personal Contract News 9 Transfers Relations Events 103 Awards 17 Matches History

Events

103

  1. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Masaki Watai was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  4. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  7. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Squad praised for bouncing back

  9. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  11. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  12. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y

  13. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y
    Who
    Kourbelis Emmanouil

  14. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  15. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  17. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  18. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  19. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  20. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  21. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  22. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Serious
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  23. Manager kept a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.

  24. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  25. Abdulqader Abdullah, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  26. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.

  27. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  28. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  29. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  30. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  31. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  32. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  33. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  35. Named Player of the Match

  36. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  37. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  38. Ended a long scoring drought

  39. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.

  40. Praised by the manager after a goal contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  41. Applauded by the supporters after a standout display

    Moderate
    Cause
    His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  42. Media narrative around him has shifted

    Moderate
    Cause
    Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.

  43. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  44. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  46. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  47. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  48. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  49. Left out as Masaki Watai was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Masaki Watai was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  50. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  51. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  52. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  53. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  55. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  56. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  57. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.

  58. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  59. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  60. Left out as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  61. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  62. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  63. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  64. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  65. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  66. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  67. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  68. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  69. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Serious
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  70. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Moderate
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  71. Gaku Mitoma, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  72. Dropped to the bench as Reza Vafaei was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Reza Vafaei was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  73. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  74. Senses a managerial change coming

  75. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  76. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y

  77. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y
    Who
    Kourbelis Emmanouil

  78. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  79. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  80. Head coach left the club

  81. Energised by the new manager's arrival

  82. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  83. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  84. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  85. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  86. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y

  87. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $994.9K/y
    Who
    Coach Interim

  88. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $994.9K/y

  89. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $994.9K/y

  90. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Urawa Reds

  91. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Al Ain →

  92. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  93. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  94. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  95. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  96. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y

  97. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Al Shaab → Al Ain · 2.3M

  98. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Player requested to leave
    Who
    Omar Amer

  99. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.9M/y

  100. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.6M/y

  101. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.6M/y

  102. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.1M/y

  103. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.1M/y