Summary

Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia), Forward, 112 caps, 27 international goals, model: 11.5% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Salem Al-Dawsari

#29 Forward Al Hilal SC (KSA) Saudi Arabia

Salem Al-Dawsari is a 35-year-old forward for Al Hilal SC (KSA) and Saudi Arabia. He has earned 112 caps and 27 international goals for Saudi Arabia. Our model puts Saudi Arabia's title chance at 0% with a 41% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Salem has collected 20 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

112 Caps

27 Goals

8 Season goals

8 Assists

7.55 Form rating

Age35Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)Weight71 kg (157 lb)Market value€936K

View next match prediction See Saudi Arabia team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume High

Tournament form Below par

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Salem Al-Dawsari · the model’s read

Salem Al-Dawsari brings 112 caps and 27 international goals for Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Al Hilal SC (KSA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Al-Dawsari's anytime-goalscoring probability at 11.5% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.24 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Salem Al-Dawsari: World Cup 2026 Form

How Salem has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.3

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs Uruguay

6.2

vs Cabo Verde

66 min

6.5

vs Uruguay

13 min

Salem Al-Dawsari: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (49 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.3

Career baseline 7.2

1.14 Shotsper 90 min 2.83

— Shots on targetper 90 min 1.03

1.14 Key passesper 90 min 1.63

2.28 Tacklesper 90 min 1.08

1.14 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.19

4.56 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.14

50 Touchesper 90 min 61

At World Cup 2026, Salem is rating 6.3 — below his 7.2 career baseline.

Saudi Arabia Squad

Full squad

Salem is part of a Saudi Arabia squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Mohamed Kanno Midfielder 0.97 Key passes / 90

Feras Al Brikan Forward 1.15 Shots / 90

Mohammed Al-Owais Goalkeeper 7.2 Career rating

Saleh Al-Shehri Forward 3.18 Shots / 90

Saud Abdulhamid Defender 2.21 Tackles / 90

Hassan Al-Tambakti Defender 2.8 Tackles / 90

Salem Al-Dawsari: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Saudi Arabia U23

2021 - 2021

Villarreal

2018 - 2018

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

20 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

5× Saudi King Cup 2015, 2017 + 3 more

5× Saudi Pro League 2016-2017, 2019-2020 + 3 more

3× Saudi Crown Prince Cup 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2015-2016

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

3 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

5× Saudi Pro League
2016-20172019-20202020-2021 +2

Cup Competitions 3

5× Saudi King Cup
201520172019-2020 +2
3× Saudi Crown Prince Cup
2011-20122012-20132015-2016
2× AFC Champions League
20192021

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Salem's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

20 AchievementsMajor honours

FIFA Club World Cup Superior Player Of The Match Al Hilal ·

FIFA Club World Cup Superior

Award

Salem Al-Dawsari: Quick Facts

#29Shirt number

35Age

1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)Height

71 kg (157 lb)Weight

Wadi Aldwaser, Saudi ArabiaBirthplace

Al Hilal SC (KSA)Club

Part of the Saudi Arabia squad at World Cup 2026

Saudi Arabia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Salem Al-Dawsari play?

Salem Al-Dawsari plays as a Forward for Al Hilal SC (KSA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Saudi Arabia.

How many caps does Salem Al-Dawsari have?

Salem Al-Dawsari has 112 international caps for Saudi Arabia, with 27 international goals.

What trophies has Salem Al-Dawsari won?

Salem Al-Dawsari has won 20 career honours. Notable titles include Saudi King Cup (x5), Saudi Pro League (x5), Saudi Crown Prince Cup (x3).

What is Saudi Arabia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Saudi Arabia at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 41% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Saudi Arabia in at World Cup 2026?

Saudi Arabia are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Uruguay, Spain, Cape Verde.