At just 24, Hamed Ali Al Shehhi has become a household name in the United Arab Emirates for his daring football tricks that blend athleticism with showmanship.
Record‑Breaking Beginnings
His most recent triumph came on March 14 in Ras Al Khaimah, where he launched a basketball 12 meters with a backheel kick and guided it straight into a basket, earning a Guinness World Record for the farthest such shot.
The feat is the latest in a series of records that include the most football knee bounces in a minute, the fastest 50‑meter knee keep‑up, and the most seated knee touches in a minute, each measured under strict Guinness criteria.
He first showcased his skills on Instagram as a teenager, building a following that now watches his videos for the sheer audacity of his stunts.
Inspiration and Future Challenges
Cristiano Ronaldo’s relentless work ethic has been a constant source of motivation, pushing Al Shehhi to chase ever‑more ambitious targets.
His next challenge aims to break the longest backheel kick of a football into a basket while blindfolded, a test that would combine precision, balance and mental focus.
Training Regimen and Ambitions
Al Shehhi’s daily routine starts before sunrise, mixing cardio, flexibility drills and repetitive ball‑handling exercises that have honed his leg strength and timing to a fine edge.
He credits disciplined visualization techniques and a strict diet for maintaining the stamina required to execute moves that most athletes would deem impossible.
Beyond personal accolades, his broader vision is to position the UAE as the global hub for football‑related Guinness records, inspiring a new generation of Emirati athletes to aim high.