Adnan Al Talyani

One of the the best-known soccer players from the Middle East, he spent nearly 20 years with Al-Shaab CSC.

He started playing soccer at the age of eight, but his first sport was volleyball.

He had three sons, all of whom appeared in a farewell match for their father.

He was named Asian Footballer of the Year, as was Japan's Kazuyoshi Miura.