Saudi Arabia
achieved a historic victory against Argentina in the first match of Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. In less than 10 minutes into the second half, the team led by Hervé Renard took the lead with goals from Al Shehri and Al Dawsari.
The Albiceleste had all their stars present, but they couldn't reverse the score against a team with lesser-known players. With this in mind, we will provide more details about the players from the green squad.
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Where do the Saudi Arabian players play?
Goalkeepers:
- Mohammed Al-Owais: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Mohammed Al-Yami: Al Ahli Saudi FC
- Nawaf Al Aqidi: Al Nassr FC
Defenders:
- Abdulelah Al Amri: Al Nassr FC
- Hassan Tambakti: Al Shabab Club (Riyadh)
- Abdullah Madu: Al Nassr FC
- Ali Al Bulayhi: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Yasser Al Shahrani: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Nasser Al Dawsari: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Sultan Al Ghannam: Al Nassr FC
- Saud Abdulhamid: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Mohammed Al Burayk: Al Hilal Saudi FC
Midfielders:
- Ali Al Hassan: Al Nassr FC
- Riad Sharahili: Abha Club
- Abdullah Otayf: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Mohamed Kanno: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Abdulelah Al Malki: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Salman Al Faraj: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Sami Al Najei: Al Nassr FC
- Nawaf Al Abed: Al Shabab Club (Riyadh)
Forwards:
- Salem Al Dawsari: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Abdulrahman Al Oboud: Al Ittihad Club (Jedah)
- Hattan Bahebri: Al Nassr FC
- Firas Al Buraikan: Al Fateh
- Saleh Al Shehri: Al Hilal Saudi FC
- Haitham Asiri: Al Ahli Saudi
Salem Al-Dawsari aims to be the centerpiece of Saudi Arabia's game in this Qatar 2022 World Cup. Photo: FIFA
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What is the value of the Saudi Arabian national team?
According to information provided by the specialized portal Transfermarkt, the surprising Asian team is valued at 25.2 million euros. Additionally, the most valuable player is the right-back Sultan Al Ghannam from Al Nassr, with a value of 2,500,000 euros.
On the other hand, the goal scorers of the match, Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari, are valued at 700,000 and 1,800,000 euros, respectively.