Goal efficiency
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Al-Hilal Saudi FC · Arab Club Champions Cup · Midfielder · #29 · Saudi Arabia · 34 yrs
Salem Al Dawsari plays as a midfielder for Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Salem Al Dawsari is a represents Saudi Arabia, 34 years old, midfielder, currently at Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Salem Al Dawsari wears shirt number 29 for Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Salem Al Dawsari was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 1991-08-19. Salem Al Dawsari is 172 cm tall and weighs 71 kg. Salem Al Dawsari's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Arab Club Champions Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Friendlies, and other leagues. Salem Al Dawsari's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Salem Al Dawsari season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Saudi Arabia KSA |
| 2025 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL |
| 2025 | Saudi Arabia KSA |
| 2024 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL |
| 2024 | Saudi Arabia KSA |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 | N/A |  Villarreal VIL | Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL |
| 2018-01-21 | Loan | Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL | Villarreal VIL |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: ball carrier, high usage. Archetype: Progressive carrier. Season rating 7.3.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
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The confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup Group H match Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia. The most thrilling end of the 2026 World Cup group stage comes in Group H, with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia both looking to achieve an historic feat as all four teams still have chances of reaching the next round. In this edition, there hasn’t been a more surprising team than Cape Verde, who were solid enough to keep a clean sheet against a top side like Spain before drawing 2-2 with another strong team like Uruguay. Saudi Arabia also had a strong start when they rescued a point against Uruguay. Even if they lost 4-0 to Spain, they are still in the race for a place in the next round. Whoever wins this tense match will secure qualification. Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia lineups For this match, Pedro Brito opted for this lineup for Cape Verde: Vozinha, Diney Borges, Pico Lopes, Kevin Pina, João Paulo, Jamiro Monteiro, Deroy Duarte, Willy Semedo, Dailon Livramento, Ryan Mendes and Wagner Pina. Manager Georgios Donis picked this lineup for Saudi Arabia: Mohammed Al Owais, Abdulelah Al Amri, Hassan Al Tambakti, Nasser Al Dawsari, Feras Al Brikan, Salem Al Dawsari, Saud Abdulhamid, Nawaf Bu Washl, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Sultan Mandash and Mohamed Kanno. Possible next matches Even if Group H is not yet decided, the possible rivals are already known. This group crosses paths with Group J, where Argentina could face the runner-up, while Austria or Algeria could meet the group winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the 2025-26 SPL Player of the Season award, but is facing a fierce competition from Ivan Toney and his own teammate Joao Felix. Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for the Player of the Season award in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League after another standout campaign at Al Nassr. However, the Portuguese legend will face stiff competition from Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney and his own teammate Joao Felix in the race for the honor. On Sunday, the Saudi Pro League published its 2025-26 Season Awards nominees on its official website, with Ronaldo once again among those in the running for the top individual prize of the campaign. Alongside the Player of the Season, the other categories up for grabs include Saudi Player of the Season, Manager of the Season and Best Young Talent of the Season. Voting opened on Sunday, with the winners set to be revealed once the league season concludes. As with the previous edition, the voting breakdown has already been established. The head coaches and captains of all 18 SPL clubs will each account for 40 percent of the overall vote, the Kingdom’s leading sports journalists will contribute 15 percent, and fans of the league will make up the remaining 5 percent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roshn Saudi League (@spl_en) Ronaldo will have the chance to potentially clinch the SPL title when Al Nassr host Damac FC on Thursday, May 21, in what could be the day he ends the club’s long trophy drought. The following day, Friday, May 22, following the conclusion of the final matchweek, the award winners will be officially announced. Cristiano Ronaldo and the competition for SPL Player of the Season Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has consistently been one of the most impactful players in the league, and this season has been no different, with his performances at the heart of Al Nassr’s push for the title. On an individual level, the 41-year-old has posted 26 goals and three assists across 29 games, placing him among the leaders in direct goal contributions. The competition, however, is fierce. Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney currently leads the SPL scoring charts with 32 goals and six assists in 31 games, while Mexican international Julian Quiñones has registered 30 goals and four assists in 30 appearances for Al Qadsiah. Joao Felix, Ronaldo’s Al Nassr teammate, rounds out the standout candidates with 20 goals and 13 assists across 32 games, a combination of goalscoring and creativity that makes him a compelling contender. One potential advantage for the Al Nassr duo is the trend established by recent award winners. Karim Benzema claimed the Player of the Season in 2024-25 and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in 2023-24, with both Al Ittihad and Al Hilal producing those winners respectively. The pattern suggests that team success carries significant weight with voters, which could tip the balance in favor of players from a title-winning side. SPL Awards: categories and nominees Player of the Season Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)Julian Quiñones (Al Qadsiah)Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)Joao Felix (Al Nassr) Best Young Talent of the Season Hammam Al Hammami (Al Shabab)Abdulaziz Al Elewa (Al Kholood)Abdulaziz Al Suwailem (Al Fateh)Sabri Dahal (Al Fayha)Sultan Harun (Al Riyadh) Manager of the Season Jorge Jesus (Al Nassr)Matthias Jaissle (Al Ahli)Brendan Rodgers (Al Qadsiah)Simone Inzaghi (Al Hilal)Saad Al Shehri (Al Ettifaq) Saudi Player of the Season Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal)Khalid Al Ghannam (Al Ettifaq)Musab Al Juwayr (Al Qadsiah)Abdulelah Al Amri (Al Nassr)Hattan Bahebri (Al Kholood)
Following their victory over Al Shabab, Al Nassr are on the verge of clinching the Saudi Pro League title, needing a win today against Al Hilal to secure it. With this in mind, both teams are fielding their strongest lineups, as the season could come down to this one game. Al Nassr and Al Hilal face each other in one of the most competitive matches of the season, as today’s game could determine the winner of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League. Although Jorge Jesus’ team remain at the top of the table, they have lost four matches this season. This is far from the case for Simone Inzaghi’s team, as they remain unbeaten throughout the campaign, complicating Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of being crowned league champion. Al Hilal have managed to become the most consistent team in the league, remaining the only unbeaten side. Under head coach Simone Inzaghi, they have maintained one of the league’s best defenses, supported by a strong midfield. In addition, Karim Benzema and Sergej Milinković-Savić lead the attack, with support from Malcom and Theo Hernández on the wings, giving them hope of securing a victory. Head coach Jorge Jesus has transformed Al Nassr’s reality, turning them into the best offensive team in the Saudi Pro League. Not only is Cristiano Ronaldo shining from a scoring standpoint, but João Félix and Sadio Mané are as well, giving the team versatility and changes of pace. Despite this, they face a clear challenge: Maintaining defensive consistency, something they have rarely achieved this season despite the strong performances of Iñigo Martínez. In case Cristiano Ronaldo’s team manage to defeat Al Hilal, they could be crowned Saudi Pro League champions, ending a seven-year drought. That’s why both teams are playing for the most important part of the season, as Karim Benzema’s side would need a victory today and to maintain their unbeaten run in the remaining matches to take the title away from Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates with teammate Kingsley Coman. Al Nassr confirmed lineup vs Al Hilal Despite entering today’s match as favorites, Al Nassr will face Al Hilal with five key absences: Ângelo, Nawaf Al-Aqeedi, Raghid Alaa Najjar, Sami Al-Najei, and Mubarak Buainain. Nevertheless, head coach Jorge Jesus has recovered Kingsley Coman, allowing him to partner Sadio Mané on the wings. From a scoring standpoint, Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix are expected to be key once again, just as they have been throughout the season. Considering this, Al Nassr will lineup as follows: Bento Krepski; Nawaf Boushal, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Mohamed Simakan, Iñigo Martinez; Kingsley Coman, Ali Alhassan, Marcelo Brozovic, Sadio Mane; Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo. Al Hilal confirmed lineup vs Al Nassr Al Hilal are looking to surprise Al Nassr by defeating them with their impressive defensive and offensive consistency. Although head coach Simone Inzaghi will be without Hamad Al Yami and Kalidou Koulibaly, he still has Karim Benzema, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Theo Hernández, and Rúben Neves available. With them in the roster, they are aiming for a victory that would once again establish them as favorites to win the Saudi Pro League. With this in mind, Al Hilal will play as follows: Yassine Bounou; Hassan Altambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi, Ruben Neves, Theo Hernández; Mohamed Kanno, Nasser Aldawsari; Malcom, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Salem Al Dawsari; Karim Benzema.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are far from the only World Cup heroes set for their last dance on FIFA’s grandest stage this summer. Guillermo Ochoa, one of Mexico’s most iconic goalkeepers ever, has confirmed he will hang up his gloves after the tournament. Ochoa will hang up the gloves after the 2026 World CupGetty ‘Memo Ochoa’, who will turn 41 at the World Cup, could join Messi and Ronaldo in being included in six editions of the Jules Rimet Trophy. His country, Mexico, are co-hosting the 2026 tournament with the United States and Canada, and thus qualified as hosts. And journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed Ochoa’s intention to retire on social media in a post that was reposted by the man himself. The goalkeeper, who plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus, later expanded on his intention to leave his career behind after the World Cup. Ochoa set to retire after his sixth World Cup “I’m leaving calmly,” Ochoa told TUDN. “It is difficult, without a doubt, but in my case it will not be so difficult because I have enjoyed it for many years and there comes a point where your head and body say, ‘we have given everything, you have left everything’, then you leave calmly, and that will be my case.” Ochoa’s international future looked to be over after sustaining an injury in El Tri’s Concacaf Nations League clash with Honduras in 2023. Luis Angel Malagon emerged to become Mexico’s first-choice goalkeeper until he ruptured his Achilles tendon in March. Ochoa returned to Javier Aguirre’s squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, although he was an unused substitute for both matches, meaning his last appearance was in November 2024. Ochoa could be set to feature in his sixth World Cup after returning to the squad this yearGetty Ochoa’s World Cup stats Memo’s back-up role this summer will take some adjusting for fans who have watched him star for Mexico at the past three World Cups. He first arrived at football’s grandest tournament in 2006 as the third goalkeeper but failed to play a single minute. That decision looked to have been an epic mistake, with Ochoa going on to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or just a year later. In fact, his 2007 nomination made him one of only three players who were plying their trade in a non-European league at the time. Ochoa again didn’t play a minute at the 2010 World Cup, but rose to international acclaim in Brazil four years later. Ochoa labelled his own performance ‘unforgettable’ after Mexico drew 0-0 to Brazil at the 2014 World CupAFP Mexico went unbeaten in the 2014 group stages, conceding just once across three games while keeping a clean sheet against hosts Brazil. A Round of 16 exit to the Netherlands followed, but Ochoa returned to the World Cup with a bang in Russia 2018. The 40-year-old kept another clean sheet against an elite nation to help Mexico to a 1-0 win over Germany. The Last-16 again proved their undoing, but Ochoa truly cemented his World Cup legacy in Qatar despite El Tri’s group-stage exit. Mexico’s long-standing No.1 saved a penalty from Robert Lewandowski to rescue a goalless draw with Poland. And only a 95th-minute consolation from Saudi Arabia‘s Salem Al Dawsari meant Ochoa’s side failed to qualify on goal difference. At 37, Ochoa saved a penalty from Lewandowski at the 2022 World CupGetty Throughout the past 12 years, Ochoa has been celebrated for the cat-like reflexes that have also made him a legend in Mexico. As such, it’s ironic that ‘Memo’ has also been named after a rescue puppy adopted by his compatriot and Hollywood icon, Salma Hayek. The Oscar-nominated actress is a huge football fan, with her father-in-law, French billionaire businessman François Pinault, founding the group that owns Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais. And while appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Hayek hilariously admitted she faked an affair as cover to adopt her dog, Ochoa. Salma Hayek’s husband is the president of the group who own Stade RennaisGetty “I had promised my husband I was going t
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