Salem Al-Dawsari: Biography in Details
Who is Salem Al-Dawsari?
Salem Al-Dawsari is a Saudi Arabian player, who is currently soaring to fame after scoring his side’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.
In the game, Argentina lost against Saudi by 1-2, with goals by Saleh AI-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari.
Apart from this, he plays as a winger for the Saudi Arabian club, Ai-Hilal.
Did Salem Al-Dawsari Score In FIFA World Cup 2022?
The 31-year-old is stealing the limelight after beating Argentina 2-1 in their Group C by scoring a second goal after his fellow team player, Saleh Al-Shehri.
Despite Argentina leading in the first half through Lionel Messi’s 10th-minute penalty, Saudi Arabia took over the game with second-half goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari. Argentina had to face a loss against Saudi Arabia in the end.
Salem Al-Dawsari – Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Salem Al-Dawsari was born on August 19, 1991, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As of 2022, he is 31 years old and holds Saudi Arabian nationality.
Similarly, his ethnicity is Arabian while his birth sign is Leo according to the astrological chart.
There is no authentic info available about his parents, siblings, and early academic life in the media.
Salem Al-Dawsari – Professional Life, Careers
In the initial, Salem Al-Dawsari joined the youth academy of Al-Hilal. Later, he was promoted to the youth club, after which he began to play with a senior squad in 2011. All total, he scored 21 goals in 114 games.
For six months, he was loaned to the Villarreal CF on January 21, 2018. During his debut game as a substitute, his team drew 2-2 against Real Madrid.
He had a contract with the Hill, until June 30, 2019. Being a member of the Al-Hilal he has won the 2016-017 Saudi Professional League, King’s Cup (2015, 2017), Crown Prince Cup (2012, 2013, 2016), and 2015 Super Cup.
International Career
He was called up at the international level with Saudi Arabia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. On February 29, 2012, he scored his first international goal in his professional debut match against Australia.
In May 2018, he was promoted to Saudi Arabia’s preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup which was held in Russia. During the match against Egypt, he scored a late winning goal, which took his team to the last group match of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Appearance
Being an active player in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Salem Al-Dawsari scored his second-half goal during the match against Argentina. It was held on 22 November 2022, Tuesday, at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
Salem Al-Dawsari – Net worth, Salary
Salem Al-Dawsari’s net worth is estimated to be more than $2 Million as of 2022. He has made a hefty amount from his sponsorship deal, contract, and salary.
Having a contract with Al-Halil, he receives an annual salary of £884,000 and a weekly wage of £17,000.
Body Features- Height, Weight
Salem Al-Dawsari stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches while he weighs around 71 kg. In addition, he has a fair complexion, including a pair of black eyes and hair of the same color as well.
Social Media
Currently, Salem Al-Dawsari is only active on Instagram under the username, @29salem, where he is followed by more than 1.6 million followers.
Apart from this, he does not appear to be active on other social media platforms like Facebook, or Twitter.
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Salem Al-Dawsari's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | August | Monday |
| 2025 | August | Tuesday |
| 2026 | August | Wednesday |
| 2027 | August | Thursday |
| 2028 | August | Saturday |
