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Salem Al-Najdi
Saudi Arabian footballer
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-Fateh.[1][2]
| 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) | Winger, left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Fateh | ||
| Number | 83 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Al-Fateh | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Al-Fateh | 33 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2021–2023 | Saudi Arabia U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 March 2024 | |||
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]
Saudi Arabia U20
Al-Najdi was called up to the under-20 national team for the first time on 12 January 2021.[7] He was named in the squad taking part in the 2022 Arab Cup U-20.[8] He started every match throughout the competition as the Green Falcons won their second consecutive title.[9]
International
Saudi Arabia U20
- Salem Al-Najdi at Soccerway
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