Saleh Al-Shehri


Saleh Khalid Mohammed Al-Shehri is a Saudi Arabian professional football player who plays as a striker for Al-Ittihad and the Saudi Arabia national team.
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Club career

Early career

Saleh is a graduate of the Academy of Al-Ahli and played as a striker in the ranks of Al-Ahli junior and youth.

Beira-Mar

Saleh made his debut on 2 September 2012 at Beira-Mar against Moreirense and scored the first goal in his first match. Saleh is the first Saudi Arabian to score in Europe. At his second match against Vitória, he scored the fastest goal in Primeira Liga 12–13. Saleh played two matches and scored two goals with S.C. Beira-Mar.

Return to Al-Ahli

On 20 July 2013, Saleh returned to his club. He made his debut friendly match against Najran and losing the match score 1–0.

Al-Ittihad

On 22 July 2024, Al-Shehri joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

International career

Youth

Saleh scored a goal against Qatar national under-20 team in the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship, with Saudi Arabia winning 4–2. Saudi Arabia collected four points, but were eliminated after finishing third.

Senior

On 22 November 2022, Saleh scored the first goal for Saudi Arabia against Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.14 November 2020Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2–03–0Friendly
2.30 March 2021Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia3–05–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.30 March 2021Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia4–05–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.11 June 2021Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia3–03–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
5.2 September 2021Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia3–13–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
6.7 September 2021Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman1–01–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
7.16 November 2021Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam1–01–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
8.24 March 2022Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1–01–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
9.22 October 2022Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1–01–0Friendly
10.26 October 2022Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1–01–1Friendly
11.22 November 2022Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar1–12–12022 FIFA World Cup
12.16 November 2023Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia1–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
13.16 November 2023Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia2–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
14.21 November 2023Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan1–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
15.21 November 2023Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan2–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
16.22 December 2024Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait2–32–326th Arabian Gulf Cup
17.15 June 2025Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, United States1–01–02025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
18.2 December 2025Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar2–12–12025 FIFA Arab Cup

Honours

Al-Hilal
Al-Ittihad