Raghed Al-Najjar Explained

Raghed Al-Najjar
Fullname:Raghed Al-Najjar
Height:1.89 m[1]
Birth Date:1996 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Al-Nassr
Clubnumber:36
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Al-Ahli
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Al-Ahli
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Partizani Tirana (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Al-Shabab
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:Al-Faisaly
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2022
Clubs5:Al-Wehda
Caps5:10
Goals5:0
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Al-Taawoun
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Al-Nassr
Caps7:4
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Saudi Arabia
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:27 May 2024
Ntupdate:25 January 2024

Raghed Al-Najjar (Arabic: راغد النجار; born 20 September 1996) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Saudi Arabia national team.

Club career

Born in Jeddah, Al-Najjar was formed in the Al-Ahli youth academy. In August 2015, he joined Albanian club Partizani Tirana, signing his first professional contract.[2]

On 23 August 2018, Al-Najjar joined Al-Shabab on a three-year contract.[3] He was released from his contract without making a single appearance for the club on 17 January 2019.[4] On 19 January 2019, Al-Najjar joined Al-Faisaly on a one-year deal.[5]

On 10 January 2020, Al-Najjar joined Al-Wehda on a three-year deal.[6] On 24 November 2020, Al-Najjar made his professional debut for Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League, starting in the 0–1 loss against Al-Taawoun.[7] During the 2021–22 season, Al-Najjar made seven appearances for Al-Wehda helping achieve promotion to the Pro League.

On 2 August 2022, Al-Najjar joined Al-Taawoun on a two-year deal.[8] He made his debut for Al-Taawoun in the 2–1 win against Al-Ittihad, replacing the injured Mailson in the 39th minute.[9]

In September 2023, Al-Najjar joined Al-Nassr, signing a 3-year contract.[10] He made his debut on 21 October 2023 in the 2–1 win against Damac.[11] On 24 November 2023, Al-Najjar made his AFC Champions League debut in his team's 1–1 draw against Istiklol.[12]

International career

In January 2024, Al-Najjar was called up by coach Roberto Mancini to the Saudi Arabia national team squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[13] He made his international debut in a goalless draw against Thailand in the last group stage game.

Career statistics

Club

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ClubSeasonLeagueKing CupAsiaOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Al-Ahli2017–1800000000
Al-Shabab2018–19000000
Al-Faisaly2018–19000000
2019–20000000
Al-Wehda2019–20000000
2020–2130000030
2021–227070
Total100000000100
Al-Taawoun2022–23300030
Al-Nassr2023–244000300070
Career total170003000200

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qatar squad lists. Asian Football Confederation.
  2. Web site: "راغد النجار" حارس الأهلي يحترف في الدوري الألباني. Sabq. 9 August 2015. ar.
  3. Web site: الشباب يضم الحارس النجار من أهلي جدة .
  4. Web site: الشباب السعودي يوقع مخالصة مالية مع الثمالي والنجار .
  5. Web site: الفيصلي يجدد عقد ملائكة.. ويوقع مع النجار .
  6. Web site: الوحدة يضم راغد النجار في صفقة مجانية .
  7. Web site: Al Taawoun vs. Al Wehda – 24 November 2020 . Soccerway . 24 November 2020.
  8. Web site: رسميّا النجار تعاونيّا موسمين .
  9. Web site: راغد النجار... ابن «القلعة» يذرف دموع الفرح أمام الاتحاد .
  10. Web site: النصر يكسب صفقة حارس التعاون راغد النجار. Aawsat. 7 September 2023. ar.
  11. Web site: النجار يوضح سر تميزه في ظهوره الأول مع النصر .
  12. Web site: -تقييم راغد النجار مع النصر أمام الأخدود ... Arab Sahafahh. 24 November 2023. ar.
  13. Web site: مانشيني يعلن قائمة الأخضر المشاركة في كأس آسيا 2023. Mancini announces the squad participating in the 2023 Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia Football Federation. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024. ar.
  14. Web site: Saudi Arabia - Raghid Al Najjar - Profile with news, career statistics and history. Us.soccerway.com.