Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari

Abdulmalik Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Oyayari (; born 10 December 2003) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays as a right-back or defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Neom.

Career Al-Oyayari began his career at the youth team of Al-Taawoun. On 8 October 2021, Al-Oyayari signed his first professional contract with the club. On 17 October 2021, Al-Oyayari made his debut for Al-Taawoun by starting in the 3–0 defeat to Al-Fateh. On 4 November 2021, Al-Oyayari scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win against Al-Ettifaq. Al-Oyayari ended his first season at the club making 23 appearances across all competitions and scoring 1 goal. On 2 October 2022, Al-Oyayari was substituted off the pitch after getting injured in the league match against Al-Hilal. Later, it was announced that he had injured his ACL and would undergo surgery. Al-Oyayari made his return on 9 May 2023 in the 2–1 win against derby rivals Al-Raed. On 31 August 2023, Al-Oyayari was awarded the Young Player of the Month award for his impressive performances in August. On 23 May 2024, Al-Oyayari scored the opening goal in a 1–1 draw against Al-Fayha. On 27 May 2024, Al-Oyayari scored a 90th-minute winner against Al-Ettifaq, helping Al-Taawoun finish fourth and qualify to the AFC Champions League Two.

On 12 July 2024, Al-Oyayari joined Saudi First Division League club Neom.

International career In June 2022, he took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament in France with Saudi Arabia team.

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Honours Individual Saudi Pro League Rising Star of the Month: August 2023, May 2024