Claim: Soccer player Omar Khalil was born in Syria, on March 8, 1977, and played the position of Midfielder (a position that many consider has the fittest players) for the Palestine national football team.
Evidence: Omar Khalil (Arabic: عمر خليل‎; born 8 March 1977) is a Syria-born Palestinian football player. Damascus, Syria (1977-03-08) March 8, 1977 (age 43) Midfielder Khalil has made several appearances for the Palestine national football team, including a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Iraq on 16 November 2004. Midfielders arguably have the most possession during a game, and thus they are among the fittest players on the pitch.