Hamdallah’s 151st: A New Peak in Saudi Pro League Brilliance
23 November 2025
Moroccan striker Abdel Razak Hamdallah, the star of Al Shabab, finally crossed the 150-goal mark in the Saudi Pro League, ending a run of misfortune that followed him since he hit this landmark and establishing himself as the league’s second all-time top scorer.
Hamdallah added the opening goal for Al Shabab during a visit to Al Khudood on matchday nine of the Roshen Pro League.
He pounced on a ball set up for him inside the box after a quick break and a defensive error by Al Khudood, finishing smartly in the first half.
First Mark
That goal was his first of the season, coming after a rocky start that saw him go without a goal or an assist for a spell, compounded by an injury that sidelined him for a while.
That first imprint should spur Hamdallah to alter Al Shabab's course this season, which had a rocky opening.
The Lions rely heavily on the experience of Hamdallah and Belgian Yannick Carrasco to drag the club out of its tough spot in the league table.
Historic Rivalry
With this goal, Hamdallah moved to 151 in the Roshen, closing in on Omar Suma’s record, who sits on 156 after his side’s recent win.
Hamdallah’s 25th goal for Al Shabab came in 33 appearances.
In Roshen, he has 151 goals in 167 games with 23 assists.
Artistic Signature
Hamdallah continues to be one of the most effective forwards in Saudi football in recent years, and his return to Shabab reaffirmed his impact at a time the club needed it most.
He possesses a striking ability to anticipate the flight of the ball, a knack for finding space, and a confidence in finishing that sets him apart from many forwards.
He thrives on experience reading games and negotiating with defenders, excels under pressure, and creates space for himself through sustained movement, while also contributing from set-pieces and displaying boldness in front of goal that often decides tight battles.
He can lift teammates by connecting play and helping to build attacks, giving Al Shabab more variety in attacking solutions.
Despite the season’s challenges, Hamdallah’s presence has given the Lions a clear attacking punch, enabling constant danger to opponents’ back lines thanks to his pace, physicality, and work rate.
He also contributes through ball set pieces and displays a fearless approach in front of goal, allowing him to make quick decisions that often swing games.
Overall Hamdallah remains a major artistic value for the team, combining experience, goalscoring ability and competitive spirit, making him one of Shabab’s most influential players.
Crisis and Clarifications
He has been linked to a crisis at Al Shabab amid talk of a rift with Spanish coach Emmanuel Alguesil, due to the Moroccan striker’s absence from matches.
Earlier reports suggested the two men clashed as the forward steered clear of squad duties while linking his future with several clubs, notably Al Fateh, before the summer transfer window closed.
But Turki Al-Ghamdi, the club's spokesman, denied the reports in a statement on the club’s official channels at the time.
The spokesman said Hamdallah had a pre scheduled date requiring travel to the United States to complete some personal commitments, and the trip was coordinated with the game schedule and staff. He returned to Riyadh the next day to resume training.
Al Shabab reiterated it had no intention of letting its Moroccan striker leave in the summer window, and Hamdallah has continued with the club, though injuries hampered his game time.
Punchline 1: He shoots so clean, the net filed a restraining order against him.
Punchline 2: If precision were a weapon, Hamdallah would need a license for all these bullets.
