| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| Jersey Number | #11 (Al‑Khaleej) |
| Position(s) | • Second-Striker • Centre Forward • Attacking Midfield |
| Club(s) | Youth Career • Al-Khaleej Senior Career • 2010–2017: Al-Khaleej • 2012–2013: Al-Ettifaq (loan) • 2017–2019: Al-Fayha • 2019: Al-Nassr (loan) • 2020–2023: Al-Ettifaq FC • 2023: Al-Khaleej |
| International Career | Saudi Arabia |
| Honours | Al-Nassr • Saudi Pro League: 2018–19 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 19 December 1992 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 33 Years |
| Birthplace | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Hometown | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Abdullah Al-Salem
- Abdullah Al-Salem grew up in a Muslim family in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- He was inclined towards football from a young age and joined Al‑Khaleej club’s youth academy, where he developed his skills.
- From 2010 to 2017, Abdullah made 70 appearances and scored 14 goals.
- In 2012, Salem was loaned to Al‑Ettifaq for a year. He made a single appearance for Al‑Ettifaq.
- On 17 June 2017, Abdullah Al-Salem joined Al‑Fayha after Al-Khaleej’s relegation to the First Division. He made 27 appearances for Al‑Fayha between 2017 and 2019 and scored 5 goals.
- On 3 February 2019, Abdullah was loaned to Al‑Nassr for six months. He made 9 appearances for the club. Abdullah was also a part of Al‑Nassr’s 2018–19 Saudi Pro League–winning squad.
- On 26 January 2020, Al-Salem joined Al-Ettifaq on a free transfer. He made 72 appearances for the club, scoring 8 goals.
- He returned to Al‑Khaleej in June 2023 on a free transfer. In the 2024-25 season, Salem made 33 appearances, netted 10 goals and provided 4 assists.
Abdullah Al-Salem during a football match
- In March 2025, Abdullah earned his first call-up to the Saudi Arabia national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games against China and Japan.
- He played primarily as a focal point in a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation under Georgios Donis, forming attacking synergy with players like Fabio Martins.
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