title: Yousuf Shaaban
text: # Yousuf Shaaban
  
  Yousuf Shaaban Al-Busaidi (Arabic: يوسف شعبان يوسف شعبان البوسعيدي; born 4 November 1984), commonly known as Yousuf Shaaban, is an Omani footballer who plays for Dhofar S.C.S.C.
  
  ## Club career
  
  In 2011, he moved to Barka-based club Al-Shabab Club and played for two seasons scoring 6 goals. On 24 September 2013, Yousuf signed a one-year contract with his first most club Dhofar S.C.S.C. On 24 July 2013, he again signed a contract with his former club Al-Shabab Club.
  
  ## International career
  
  Yousuf was part of the first team squad of the Oman national football team till 2008. He was selected for the national team for the first time in 2004. He has made appearances in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and the 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations.
  
  ### FIFA World Cup Qualification
  
  Yousuf has made four appearances in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification. His only goal for Oman in FIFA World Cup qualification matches came in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|second round of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]] in a 2-0 win over Singapore.
  
  ## National team career statistics
  
  ### Goals for senior national team
  
      Scores and results list Oman's goal tally first.
  
  | # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | 28 January 2013 | Muscat, Oman | Norway | 1-0 | 1-0 | Friendly |
  | 2 | 3 September 2004 | Malé, Maldives | Maldives | 2-1 | 2-1 | Friendly |
  | 3 | 8 September 2004 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore | Singapore | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
  