Omar Al-Soma, the Syrian striker for Al-Hazm, kept his sparkling form in the Roshen Pro League, adding another goal to his tally this season.
Al-Hazm defeated Al-Kholood 2-1 on Friday night, as the two teams clashed in Round 9 of the league.
Record-Breaking Milestone
Al-Soma converted the decisive penalty in the 37th minute with a superb, composed finish, taking his tally to two goals in the current league campaign. This goal moved him closer to breaking more records, and his name sits at the very top of the Roshen Pro League all-time scorers list with 156 goals in the competition.
With that strike, he widened the gap over his nearest challenger, Morocco-born Abdul Razak Hamdallah, who has 150 goals.
Additionally, Al-Soma reinforced his status as the league’s all-time leading assistant contributor, reaching 178 goal involvements and opening a four-goal cushion over Hamdallah (174).
Injury News and Context
Despite Hamdallah’s prolific past, this season has seen him largely off the pitch, making only three league appearances to date.
There were rumors of tension between Hamdallah and club management, which the club denied, attributing his absence to a muscular injury suffered while representing his country in a friendly against Kuwait on October 14.
Turki Al-Ghamdi, the club’s spokesperson, emphasised that the earlier controversy involving Hamdallah’s past with Al-Hilal in a FIFA Club World Cup appearance does not affect his current status with Al-Shabab this season, and any involvement will be decided by the Spanish coach Emmanuel Alguesil based on readiness.
The official also noted that Hamdallah is nearing a return to the green pitch and could be ready to feature against Akhdoud in the ninth round of the Roshen Pro League, again subject to the coach’s assessment of his fitness and form.
Rivalry and Legacy
The Hamdallah–Soma duel remains a live threat to both players’ numbers, especially if their scoring pace drops, as other players such as Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr have posted eye-catching tallies (75 goals in 79 matches) that remind rivals the bar is rising fast.
Beyond the numbers, Al-Soma’s impact in the Saudi league is profound. From his first appearance with Al-Ahli to his current exploits with Al-Hazm, he has reshaped the perception of what an international striker can mean in the league, setting a high standard for opponents and inspiring a generation of defenders to study his movements.
His ongoing influence transcends goals; it reflects a model of consistency, discipline, and a clutch mindset in decisive moments. Even after moves across clubs, his name remains a constant reference point in conversations about elite attackers in the Saudi circuit.
Al-Soma’s presence helped reframe the narrative of foreign talent, turning him into a benchmark that many clubs now chase in the market. His run has become a defining feature of the league’s offensive identity, and it’s a storyline that seems unlikely to fade anytime soon.
As the league evolves with big-name signings and a shifting competitive balance, Suma’s legacy endures as a symbol of sustained excellence, influence on the style of play, and a reminder that numbers in football are as much about impact as they are about inches and centimeters on a scoreboard.
And yes, goals are great, but the real magic is watching a player turn a match into a masterclass. If records were a magic trick, Suma would be the magician who never reveals the secret—he just keeps pulling victories out of the net.
Sniper punchlines to cap off: 1) If goals were headlines, Suma would own every newspaper in the kingdom. 2) Suma doesn’t chase records—records chase Suma, and the scoreboard starts applauding before the crowd does.
