Salem Al-Najdi (Arabic: سالم النجدي; born 27 January 2003) is a Saudi professional footballer who currently plays as a left-back or a left winger for Al-Nassr.[1][2]

Salem Al-Najdi
Personal information
Full name Salem Abdullah Al-Najdi
Date of birth (2003-01-27) January 27, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Saudi Arabia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) left-back, Winger,
Team information
Current team
Al-Nassr
Number 83
Youth career
Al-Fateh
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Al-Fateh 42 (3)
2024– Al-Nassr 7 (1)
International career
2021–2023 Saudi Arabia U20
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Saudi Arabia
Arab Cup U-20
Winner 2022 Saudi Arabia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2024

Career

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Al-Najdi began his career at the youth team of Al-Fateh. On 23 August 2021, Al-Najdi signed his first professional contract with the club.[3] He was called up to the first-team after a number of first-team players tested positive for COVID-19.[4] Al-Najdi was named on the bench for the first time on 1 January 2022 in the match against Al-Nassr.[5] On 27 June 2022, Al-Najdi made his first-team debut for Al-Fateh in the 2–1 loss to Al-Nassr.[6]

On 15 August 2024, Al-Najdi joined Al-Nassr on a five-year contract.[7]

International career

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Saudi Arabia U20

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Al-Najdi was called up to the under-20 national team for the first time on 12 January 2021.[8] He was named in the squad taking part in the 2022 Arab Cup U-20.[9] He started every match throughout the competition as the Green Falcons won their second consecutive title.[10]

Honours

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International

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Saudi Arabia U20

References

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  1. ^ "سالم عبدالله النجدي - Salem Al Najdi".
  2. ^ "SALEM AL NAJDI".
  3. ^ "الفتح يوقع عقود المواهب".
  4. ^ "21 إصابة جديدة بـ«كورونا» في نادي الفتح.. ترفع الإجمالي إلى 27 حالة".
  5. ^ "AL FATEH VS. AL NASSR 0 - 1".
  6. ^ "AL NASSR VS. AL FATEH 2 - 1".
  7. ^ "سالم النجدي لاعباً للنصر حتى 2029".
  8. ^ "استدعاء ثنائي الفتح لمنتخب الشباب".
  9. ^ "8 صقور يتسلحون بخبرة الدوري".
  10. ^ "ركلات الترجيح تمنح السعودية كأس العرب للشباب على حساب مصر".