Overview
Salem Al-Dawsari scored the winning goal in Saudi Arabia's 2–1 defeat of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup — a curling shot from the edge of the area against the eventual champions, and one of the great upsets in the tournament's history.
He was named Asian Footballer of the Year that season and has won two AFC Champions Leagues with Al-Hilal, scoring in both finals.
Clubs
International record: 114 caps and 27 goals for Saudi Arabia. Figures as listed on the player's English Wikipedia profile, checked 29 October 2026.
Al-Hilal2011–
Villarreal2018 loan
Honours
Major team and individual honours.
AFC Champions League 2019, 2021
Saudi Pro League ×9
AFC Player of the Year 2022
World Cup Appearances
Salem Al-Dawsari was named in the squad for three FIFA World Cups.
201820222026
The 2026 tournament, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, was won by Spain. See the FIFA World Cup 2026 page.
Other Saudi Arabia Internationals
Other players profiled for this national team.