Ali Gagarin

Ali Alhaydar Hassan Hajelsedig Altoum (1 April 1949 – 12 February 2025), known as Ali Gagarin, was a Sudanese professional footballer who played as a forward for Al-Hilal Club. He participated in the Africa Cup of Nations 1970 and 1976. He earned his nickname of Ali Gagarin when he played professional football for Al-Hilal, one Sudan's biggest teams. His phenomenal rise in the sport was likened to that of the famous Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

Having retired from playing sport, he became an administrator who held posts such as vice-president at Al-Hilal and also in politics, as a director general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ambassador. He died in Cairo on 12 February 2025, at the age of 75.

Career statistics Scores and results list Sudan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gagarin goal.

Honours Al-Hilal Club Sudan Premier League: 1966, 1969, 1973

Al Nassr FC Saudi Federation Cup: 1976

Sudan African Cup of Nations: 1970