Heel Power: A Teenage Maestro Shines for Al-Nassr U21 in the Saudi Jawwy Elite League

Dazzling heel pass steals the show in the Saudi U21 Derby

Abdul Malik Al-Jaber, a talent for Al-Nassr's under-21 squad, wowed fans with a magical touch against Al-Ettifaq in the Jawwy Elite League Under-21. The match saw Al-Nassr U21 host leaders Al-Ettifaq at their home ground as the 12th round unfolded. Al-Jaber started the game after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the first team since joining during the summer transfer window. He produced the opener with a cheeky back-heel pass to Abdulrahman Sfiani, setting up a one-on-one with the goalkeeper and giving Al-Nassr the lead in the 33rd minute. Although Sfiani scored, Al-Jaber earned the loudest praise from fans on social media for the assist. He could feature for the senior side in upcoming fixtures, having first been named in the squad for a match with Damak last Wednesday, though he did not play. Beyond the teenager's vision and balance drew comparisons to older pros, and his back-heel was pictured across social platforms. The club sees potential in him to enrich the senior squad, but the path will demand patience, discipline, and more magical moments. For fans, this is a tantalizing glimpse of a bright future, and a reminder that youth leagues can deliver the occasional spark that makes you spill your tea. Punchline: The ball comes back to him like a boomerang—only this one scores goals. Punchline 2: If talent were coffee, he’s an espresso: quick, sharp, and world-class.

What this could mean for his first-team prospects

The club views him as a potential enrich­er for the senior squad, especially if injuries open a door in early fixtures. Having been named in the Damak game squad previously, he remains on the radar for more minutes in the near future. His early breakthrough and off-the-cuff finish hint at a higher ceiling, with supporters eager to see whether the man with the magical touch can translate youth‑league brilliance to the first team in the months ahead.