RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Basel al-Sabbahin, 27, has been the goalkeeper for Al-Shabab soccer club since 2007. His team has won many championships and he has been awarded several titles, such as best goalkeeper and best player, in local Gaza tournaments.
Sabbahin earned an annual bonus — not salary — of $2,000 in 2015, about $166 per month, making him the highest-paid player among his teammates.