Al Jaber - had unhappy spell at Wolves. (Allsport)
SAMI AL JABER
Position: Forward
Born: 11.12.72
Club: Al Hilal
Wolves fans tuning in to the World Cup this summer will see a familiar face leading out the Saudi Arabian international side.
Sami Al Jaber will be making his third appearance at the Finals just 18 months after an unhappy loan spell at the Nationwide One side.
To be fair to Al Jaber, his disappointing time in England was not all his fault, as injury, the death of his father and internationals meant his appearances for Wolves were limited.
Dave Jones' side did offer him the chance to extend his stay there, but his club - Al Hilal - turned that move down and Al Jaber has gone from strength to strength back in Saudi domestic football as well as on the international stage.
He scored once in the 4-1 win over Thailand that secured his side's trip to the Finals this summer and received worldwide recognition when he was 33rd in the race for FIFA World Player of the Year in 2000.
Al Jaber will lead out Saudi Arabia with the hopes of a nation resting upon him
But with a World Cup goal and more than 10 years of international experience under his belt, Al Jaber has the ability to fulfil their hopes.
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