Mahmud Abunada

Mahmud Ibrahim Abunada (; born 5 February 2000) is a Qatari professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Qatari Stars League club Al-Rayyan and the Qatar national team.

Club career Abunada started his career in the youth team of Al-Arabi. On 14 February 2019, he made his professional debut for Al-Arabi against Al-Rayyan in the Pro League.

In June 2025, he signed a five-year deal with Al-Rayyan SC.

International career Abunada plays for the Qatar national team, which has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was selected for the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 27 May 2026.

On 13 June 2026, Abunada was named Player of the Match for his performance in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Qatar's opening match of the World Cup.

Personal life Abunada was born in Qatar and is of Palestinian descent, holding dual Qatari and Palestinian citizenship. After qualifying to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Abunada donated to build a hospital in the Gaza Strip in Palestine to help them recover from the Gaza war.

Honours Al-Rayyan QSL Cup: 2025–26 AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League: 2025–26 Amir of Qatar Cup runner-up: 2025 Individual Qatar Stars League Team of the Year: 2025–26 Qatar Stars League Best Goalkeeper: 2025–26 AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League Best Goalkeeper: 2025–26 2026 FIFA World Cup Superior Player of the Match award: (Qatar x Switzerland)