Sami Al-Najei

Sami Khalil Nasser Al-Najei (; born 7 February 1997) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

Club career Al-Nassr 2015/2016 In 2016, Al-Nassr brought Al-Najei to the first team. On 8 May 2016, Al-Najei made his debut as a substitute in the 74' minute against Ittihad and scored his first goal. Five days later, he played his second match against Al-Shabab.

2016/2017 On 20 October 2016, Al-Najei played his first match of the season against Ittihad replacing Yahya Al-Shehri in the 58' minute, but he got a yellow card in the match. On 21 December 2016, Al-Najei scored his first goal of the season against Al-Fateh in 53rd minute. On 1 January 2017, he played his first match in the starting 11 against Ettifaq FC. On 14 March 2017, he got a second yellow card against Al-Raed.

International career On 14 January 2017, Al-Najei made his debut against Cambodia in the 76th minute in a friendly, the match was ended 7-2 for the Saudis.

International goals As of 12 October 2021.

Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 October 2021 King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1–0 3–2 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification2.2–0

Career statistics Club As of 31 May 2024

International

Honours Club Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup: 2020, runners-up : 2024, Arab Club Champions Cup: 2023

Individual Saudi Pro League Young Player of the Month: April & May 2021