Sami Al-Najei


Sami Khalil Nasser Al-Najei is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Saudi Arabia national team and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

Club career

Al-Nassr

2015/2016

In 2016, Al-Nassr brought Al-Najei to the first team. On 8 May 2016, Al-Najei made his debut as a substitute in the 74' minute against Ittihad and scored his first goal. Five days later, he played his second match against Al-Shabab.

2016/2017

On 20 October 2016, Al-Najei played his first match of the season against Ittihad replacing Yahya Al-Shehri in the 58' minute, but he got a yellow card in the match. On 21 December 2016, Al-Najei scored his first goal of the season against Al-Fateh in 53rd minute. On 1 January 2017, he played his first match in the starting 11 against Ettifaq FC. On 14 March 2017, he got a second yellow card against Al-Raed.

International career

On 14 January 2017, Al-Najei made his debut against Cambodia in the 76th minute in a friendly, the match was ended 7-2 for the Saudis.

International goals

As of 12 October 2021.
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 October 2021King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1–03–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.12 October 2021King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia2–03–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
------2022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Career statistics

Club

''As of 31 May 2024''

Honours

Club

Al-Nassr

Individual