Saudi Star Shines on The Best 2025 Nominees List: Will Dosari Earn a Spot in the Dream XI?
6 November 2025
Dosari makes The Best 2025 shortlist
FIFA officially announced the contenders for The Best XI 2025, with Salem Al-Dosari of Al Hilal and the Saudi national team among the nominees.
Names from a star‑studded list
In addition to Dosari, the shortlist features Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr, and teammates Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Yassine Bono.
Impact for club and country
The quartet helped Al Hilal reach the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup in the United States last summer, showcasing Saudi prowess on the world stage.
Asian Player of the Year and scoring milestones
Dosari was crowned Asia’s Best Player in 2025 during a ceremony in Riyadh, becoming the first Saudi to win the award twice. Last season he totaled 27 goals in 51 games with 15 assists, underscoring his all‑round influence.
Critique and upcoming challenge
Ahmed Atif, a former player for Al Shabab, questioned whether Dosari fits the coach’s system under Italian boss Enzagi, while Dosari’s club faces a crucial league match against Al Najmah.
Al Hilal’s squad is ready for Al Najmah
The club confirmed Hassan Tambakti, Malcolm Filipe, Ali Al-Bulaihi, and Serge Milinković-Savić are fit for the game, with tactical decisions pending the coach’s view. Earlier, Tambakti and Al Bilha were sidelined but returned to training after checks and recovery work in Spain confirmed no surgery was needed for Filipe, and Savic returned from a minor issue.
Match preview and stakes
The upcoming clash, set at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah, is framed as a key Saudi Pro League fixture, with both sides chasing vital points and positioning in the table.
Dosari’s continued form and the presence of a strong Hilalian spine keep fans hopeful of a deep run in domestic and continental competitions.
Punchline time: If Dosari scores again, the groove on the net will get a standing ovation from the goalposts. If football were cooking, he’d be the chef with the hot sauce—every pass a spicy bite, every goal a chef’s kiss to the crowd. And if you doubt my math, remember: I only coach my snacks, not teams.
