They say that when love and skill work together, you should expect a masterpiece. And that is exactly how Ahmed "AAMEGHESSIB" Al-Meghessib is conquering the world of football. And not just the physical field, Al-Meghessib is known to rule the virtual land of football as well.
Ahmed Al-Meghessib is a professional football player: a midfielder for Al-Duhail Sports Club and the Qatari National Team, and a professional e-sports player: recognised as the top online FIFA player in Qatar. His double professional title is an incredible feat and creates a great Red Bull Qatar athlete. Having graduated from the Aspire Academy, Ahmed Al-Meghessib received quality education that helped him improve in his chosen field.
As he prepares to champion aspiring e-sports professionals, Al-Meghessib's self-growth doesn't stop. At 19 years old, Al-Meghessib made his international debut at the FIFA Interactive World Cup. He is also the face of Red Bull Qatar's AAMeghessib's Back-2-Back, a unique e-sports platform for FIFA 22 on PlayStation 5.
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In this article, the ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team brings you an exclusive Q&A with the football prodigy Ahmed Al-Meghessib who has impeccable control over his footwork on the field and the screen.
AA: I am extremely proud to represent Qatar. It is an honour that I will always be grateful for. I do my best to bring great achievements to Qatar. Representing the country is always an indescribable experience.
AA: I saw a tournament ad in a newspaper once, and I participated. When I won the tournament is how my e-sports journey started.
AA: I have an undying passion for football, and somehow, I had the talent to play the virtual one too. So I kept going and achieved my goals.
AA: My footbaIl career and professional e-sports career are similar in a way, that both require many tactics. Knowing how to apply the many formations perfectly and studying these formations are equally important in football and esports.
AA: I am confident that I showed the community that anyone is capable of making a career in esports.
AA: Last year's game versus Musaed Al Dossary (Saudi Arabia) was intense when we qualified for the E-Nations Cup. My career highlight was winning the rest of the world's regional qualifiers and qualifying for the World Cup 2017. I also participated in the FIWC (FIFAe World Cup), which has been my biggest tournament. It felt great putting my country and my name on the biggest stage.
AA: Practising and practising is the main key. Also, learn from your favourite FIFA players when they stream. You can also download tips from videos on social media platforms.
AA: I didn't have a specific ritual for the last two years. I analyse the games I've played and other games. And I also warm up with a friend by playing a game with him before any tournament.
AA: My inspiration would be Cristiano Ronaldo. The mindset he has is something different. I try to learn from him to be as consistent as him.
AA: I am most passionate about football. Even after going pro in e-sports, I still think playing football is different.
AA: Hard work and sacrifice have led me to where I am now.
AA: I dreamt of being a football player, and alhamdulillah made it. Even though I've reached my dream of becoming a football player, I must keep going.
AA: Of course! God gave me the opportunity to do something that I love and enjoy that's a blessing not many may have, so I say Alhamdulillah! I will forever be grateful for the skills I have improved upon and gained along the way.
AA: I don't have an ultimate goal. Every day I try to be a better version of myself.
AA: One of the biggest struggles as an e-sports player would be the lack of events in the local scene in Doha and the region.
Unfortunately, we don't have as many events outside qualifiers and tournaments organised by the game developers in the competitive scene as other regions have. I wish this would change very soon.
AA: I used to stream on Twitch and connect with them, but I stopped after the pandemic and got busy with my schedules.
I plan to go back to FIFA23 and have a discord channel where participants can get in-depth details about my gameplay. My discord channel can also be a great platform for my fans to connect with each other!
AA: I will improve by analysing what I do and working harder at it. But doing this, I'll eventually get even better at what I'm already good at.
AA: For e-sports, I hope competitions would all be LAN (Local Area Network). No online qualifiers because connections and servers are still a big issue.
AA: With the World Cup being organised in Qatar, I'm an extremely proud Qatari citizen who is excited about what my country has achieved.
AA: I have learnt a lot from my parents. They have been with me since I was young and helped me grow into who I am. The life lessons they have given me throughout my life are things I take to heart and treasure.
AA: My loved ones are one of my biggest supporters. They watch my matches and games. Regardless of the result, they're always positive and supportive of me.
AA: There's not much of a difference. I'm the same guy you see in public and at home. I feel more comfortable with my family, like everyone else.
AA: I like pasta a lot! I like to have it often, whenever and as much as possible. You know, I eat it almost every day.
AA: I don't have a specific quote in mind. I take life as it comes. Know that every day you live is a second chance to making things better.
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