Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi Explained

Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi
Full Name:Mohammed Marzoq Al-Kuwaykibi Al-Ruwaili
Birth Date:2 December 1994
Birth Place:Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
Height:1.69 m[1]
Currentclub:Al-Taawoun
Position:Winger
Clubnumber:7
Youthclubs1:Al-Orobah
Years1:2012–2016
Clubs1:Al-Orobah
Caps1:56
Goals1:9
Years2:2013
Clubs2:→ Al-Entelaq (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:2016–2024
Clubs3:Al-Ettifaq
Caps3:176
Goals3:32
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Al-Taawoun (loan)
Caps4:15
Goals4:3
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Al-Taawoun
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2017
Nationalteam1:Saudi Arabia U23[2]
Nationalyears2:2018–
Nationalteam2:Saudi Arabia
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:2 April 2024
Ntupdate:22:30, 11 June 2021 (UTC)

Mohammed Marzoq Al-Kuwaykibi (Arabic: محمد مرزوق الكويكبي; born 2 December 1994) is a Saudi professional footballer who plays a winger for Al-Taawoun.[3]

In May 2018 he was named in Saudi Arabia’s preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[4]

Career

Al-Kuwaykibi started his career at hometown club Al-Orobah and made his first-team debut during the 2012–13 season. He scored his first goal for Al-Orobah in the Crown Prince Cup match against Al-Tadamon on 4 October 2012. He scored his first league goal for the club on 9 November 2012 against Al-Hazem.[5] On 27 April 2013, Al-Kuwaykibi was loaned out to Al-Entelaq who were participating in the Third Division promotion play-offs.[6] On 8 August 2014, Al-Kuwaykibi made his Pro League debut for Al-Orobah against Al-Hilal.[7] On 28 November 2015, Al-Kuwaykibi scored his first career hattrick in a 4–1 win against Al-Fayha.[8]

On 14 June 2016, Al-Kuwaykibi signed a five-year contract with Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.[9] He made his debut on 14 August 2016 in a 4–1 loss away to Al-Ahli.[10] On 21 September 2016, Al-Kuwaykibi scored his first goal for Al-Ettifaq in a 2–1 win against Al-Batin.[11] He ended his first season at the club scoring 5 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions. In his second season, Al-Kuwaykibi scored 5 goals in 26 appearances as he helped Al-Ettifaq finish fourth. On 31 January 2020, Al-Kuwaykibi renewed his contract with Al-Ettifaq until 2024.[12] On 31 January 2024, Al-Kuwaykibi joined Al-Taawoun on a six-month loan.[13]

On 30 May 2024, Al-Kuwaykibi joined Al-Taawoun on a three-year deal.[14]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Al-Orobah2012–13SFD613293
2013–14SPL00000000
2014–152201130261
2015–16SFD2883120339
Total5694200826813
Al-Entelaq (loan)2012–13Third Division3131
Al-Ettifaq2016–17SPL2353010275
2017–1824520265
2018–1925622278
2019–2022233255
2020–2125810268
2021–2218300183
2022–2323210242
2023–2416121182
Total17632147001019138
2023–24SPL153153
Career total25045189009227756

Honours

Al-Orobah

2012–13

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi . Saudi Pro League . 6 December 2023.
  2. Web site: بالأسماء.. الأخضر الاولمبي يضم 87 لاعباً لثلاث معسكرات استكشافية .
  3. Web site: محمد مرزوق الكويكبي - Mohammed Alkuwaykibi .
  4. Web site: World Cup 2018: All the confirmed squads for this summer's finals in Russia.
  5. Web site: حطين يتعثر والرياض يواصل صحوته والطائي يعود بفوز ثمين – فيديو .
  6. Web site: عد موافقه الاداره والمدرب واللاعب نجم العروبه محمد مرزوق يدعم الانطلاق.
  7. Web site: AL HILAL VS. AL ORUBAH 4 - 1 .
  8. Web site: أحد يقف خلف متصدر"الأولى" وانتصار العروبة والرياض .
  9. Web site: الإتفاق يضم لاعب العروبة الكويكبي .
  10. Web site: AL ITTIFAQ VS. AL AHLI 1 - 4 .
  11. Web site: الاتفاق الكبير.. يتصدر "جميل" . 22 September 2016.
  12. Web site: الاتفاق يجدد عقد الكويكبي حتى 2024.
  13. Web site: التعاون يضم الكويكبي ومحزري.. ويبقي السلولي .
  14. Web site: التعاون يعلن التوقيع مع محمد الكويكبي لمدة 3 مواسم .