Areej Al Hammadi
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Areej's achievements stand out in the context of women's football in the UAE. Her two Guinness World Records titles are a rare distinction, and her 40+ international caps reflect sustained excellence. She has been featured by FIFA and international media, and her influence on younger players is well documented. Her dedication to technical mastery sets her apart in a sport where physicality often dominates.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Records Title - Hotstepper
Most football hotstepper ball control tricks in one minute (86 touches)
Guinness World Records Title (2nd)
Second Guinness World Records title, discipline not specified
Rankings & Lists
8 Arab female footballers to follow
Magazine Covers
Gulf News
2025-08-28
I never thought I'd play for UAE
What's On UAE
2025-08-28
Five inspiring Emirati women
AE World
2021-12-05
Meet Emirati footballer Areej Al Hammadi
Records & Feats
Most football hotstepper ball control tricks in one minute
Completed 86 controlled touches in 60 seconds, setting a Guinness World Record.
Two-time Guinness World Records title holder
One of few footballers, and the only Emirati woman, to hold two Guinness records.