Soufiane and Hussein Rahimi will share the pitch this season with fellow experienced defender Rami Rabia, as Al Ain FC confirmed its 28-man squad for the 2025-26 campaign under Serbian coach Vladimir Ivic.
The trio’s presence adds both family bonds and veteran leadership to a side aiming high.
The roster blends key returnees and fresh energy, featuring Hazem Abbas, Jonas Tafo, Alejandro Caco, Haliro Sarki, Nassim Chadli, Mateo Sanabria, Kodjo Laba, Adis Yasic, Rafa Rodriguez, Eric Jurgens, Park Young-woo, Joshua Oddo, Abdelkarim Traore, Matias Palacios, Yahya Nadir, Mohamed Abbas, Hassan Sani, and Mohamed Bousanda. Defensive options include Khaled Issa, Dramane Kumari, Kwame Otun, Yahya Benkhalek, Marcel Ratnik, and Amadou Niang, with Fedad Albasik completing the group.
Al Ain’s preparations included training camps in Rabat and Murcia, focusing on fitness, tactical balance, and sharp transitions. Four friendlies brought wins over Ittihad Touarga (5-0), Elche (4-3), and Granada (3-0) plus a draw with Al Ahli (1-1).
The Granada City Cup triumph offered a confident sign that the Rahimi brothers and Rabia enter the season in coordination with the team’s competitive rhythm.
