Shabab Al Ahli Dubai lineup vs Esteghlal FC
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Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's expected lineup vs Esteghlal FC, Tue 27 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Donelli (3); Gomes (5), Renan (5), Rikelme (3); Ezatolahi (5), Maksimović (5), Markelo (4), Santos (3), César (3); Azmoun (5), Bala (2). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Al Ain match on 17 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Esteghlal FC, Tue 27 Oct.
Latest Shabab Al Ahli Dubai moves
All clubs →Quiet since 27 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERNasser goes out on loan to Al-Ittihad Kalba27 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERFaes signs from Leicester27 Sep
- TRANSFERAlvina signs from Zamalek SC18 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERAl Ghassani leaves for Sharjah FC14 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERAl Bannai signs from Shabab Al Ahli Dubai31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMaqdami leaves for Dubai United14 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMarkelo signs from Coventry7 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDoumbia leaves for Sharjah FC29 Jul · Free agent
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai predicted lineup vs Esteghlal FC
MOST USED XIShabab Al Ahli Dubai's expected lineup at home to Esteghlal FC in the AFC CL Elite is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches: Donelli in goal, a back three of Gomes, Renan and Rikelme, and Azmoun and Bala further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKDonelli
- DEFGomes
- DEFRenan
- DEFRikelme
- MIDEzatolahi
- MIDMaksimović
- MIDMarkelo
- MIDSantos
- MIDCésar
- FWDAzmoun
- FWDBala
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 2 of the last 4 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Most Common Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- DonelliGK · 3 starts
- GomesDEF · 5 starts
- RenanDEF · 5 starts
- RikelmeDEF · 3 starts
- EzatolahiMID · 5 starts
- MaksimovićMID · 5 starts
- MarkeloMID · 4 starts
- SantosMID · 3 starts
- CésarMID · 3 starts
- AzmounFWD · 5 starts
- BalaFWD · 2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDEzatolahi1/1 penalties scored
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- What is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's expected lineup?
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's expected lineup at home to Esteghlal FC in the AFC CL Elite is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 5 official matches: Donelli in goal, a back three of Gomes, Renan and Rikelme, and Azmoun and Bala further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-4-2): Donelli, Gomes, Renan, Rikelme, Ezatolahi, Maksimović, Markelo, Santos, César, Azmoun, Bala.
- Who started Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's last match?
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the United-Arab-Emirates Pro League (5-4-1): Hamad Abdullah, J. Markelo, Igor Gomes, W. Faes, Renan, Kauan Santos, Breno Cascardo, S. Ezatolahi, N. Maksimović, R. Ghandipour, S. Azmoun.
- What was Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's last result?
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai beat Al Ain 2–0 on 17 Oct 2026.
- When did Shabab Al Ahli Dubai last win?
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating Al Ain 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai?
- S. Ezatolahi has taken the most penalties for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season?
- S. Azmoun leads with 5 starts for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Shabab Al Ahli Dubai use most often?
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Shabab Al Ahli Dubai goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Matheus Donelli has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Shabab Al Ahli Dubai defender has started the most this season?
- Igor Gomes has made the most starts as defender for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Shabab Al Ahli Dubai midfielder has started the most this season?
- N. Maksimović has made the most starts as midfielder for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Shabab Al Ahli Dubai forward has started the most this season?
- S. Azmoun has made the most starts as forward for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai this season, starting 5 matches.
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