The UAE Pro League has witnessed countless memorable moments over the years, with excitement stretching from the opening whistle to the final minutes of the season.
As the 2026-27 ADNOC Pro League draws closer, goals will once again take centre stage, with players looking to write their names into the history books and produce moments that will be remembered for years to come.
Among those memorable moments are six players who made an immediate impact by scoring some of the fastest goals in UAE Pro League history.
Al Wasl’s Khalifa Abdulla leads the list after scoring just 10 seconds into his side’s match against Dibba in the 2012-13 season, the fastest goal in the competition’s history.
Just one second behind him is Shabab Al Ahli’s Edílson, who found the net after 11 seconds against Al Wahda during the 2013-14 campaign.
The 2023-24 season produced two entries on the list. Khorfakkan’s Raniel scored after just 12 seconds against Hatta, while Ajman’s Essam Fayez struck after 16 seconds against Sharjah.
Shabab Al Ahli’s Abdullah Al Naqbi ranks fifth after scoring 17 seconds into the match against Al Dhafra in the 2019-20 season.
Completing the list is Bani Yas’ Sultan Al Shamsi, who found the net after just 18 seconds against Al Dhafra, earning his place among the fastest goalscorers in UAE Pro League history.
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