He has been a loyal player for Al Hilal SFC since 2008, marking over 16 years with the club.
Al-Faraj made his debut for the Saudi Arabia national team in 2012, quickly becoming a key player.
In 2024, he transferred to Neom SC, continuing his professional career in the Saudi First Division League.
Biography
Early Life
Salman Mohammed Mohammed Al-Faraj is a prominent Saudi Arabian footballer, born and raised in Saudi Arabia. He has made a significant impact in the world of football, particularly as a midfielder. His journey in professional football began at a young age, and he has since become a key player for both his club and national team.
Career
Al-Faraj's professional career took off when he joined Al Hilal SFC in 2008, where he would spend the next 16 years, becoming a one-club man. During his time at Al Hilal, he achieved remarkable success, winning multiple titles including the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League. In 2024, he made a transfer to Neom SC, continuing his career in the Saudi First Division League.
On the international stage, Al-Faraj made his debut for the Saudi Arabia men's national football team in 2012. He quickly established himself as a vital player, participating in major tournaments such as the AFC Asian Cup and the FIFA World Cup. Notably, he scored his first World Cup goal in 2018 against Egypt, helping secure a memorable victory for his team. He also served as the captain of the national team during the 2020 Summer Olympics, showcasing his leadership on the field. Despite facing challenges, including exclusion from the squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Al-Faraj's contributions to Saudi football remain significant.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Al-Faraj has garnered numerous honors, including multiple league titles and cup victories with Al Hilal. His dedication to the sport and his achievements have solidified his status as one of Saudi Arabia's footballing greats, inspiring future generations of players in the region.
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Career & Clubs
Al Hilal
Al-Faraj was a one-club man of Al Hilal.
Neom
On July 28, 2024, Al-Faraj completed his transfer to Neom, a team in the Saudi First Division League.
Al-Faraj's first match with his national team was against Congo in an international friendly at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia on 14 October 2012. The match ended in a 3–2 win. In December 2014, he was named in the Saudi squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia. Salman's first goal with his national team was against Timor-Leste during the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers at King Abdullah Sports City, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 3 September 2015. The match ended in a 7–0 win. In May 2018, he was named in Saudi Arabia's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On 4 June, Salman was included in 23-man squad for the World Cup. On 25 June, Salman scored the equalizing goal and his first ever World Cup goal from the penalty kick in a 2–1 victory over Egypt in their last group stage match of the tournament; it was Saudi Arabia's lone win in the tournament as the team crashed out of the group stage. In June 2021, he assumed the role of captain for the national team at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Subsequently, in November 2022, he earned a spot in the 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, under the coaching of Roberto Mancini, Al-Faraj was excluded from the squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, reportedly due to off-field issues and frictions.
Club
As of match played 31 May 2024
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Al-Faraj goal.
- Club
- Al Hilal SFC (2008–2024)
- Club
- Neom SC (2024–)
- National team
- Saudi Arabia
- Club
- Saudi Arabia men's national football team (2012–2023)
Legacy
Al-Hilal
Saudi Pro League, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24 King's Cup (Saudi Arabia): 2015, 2017, 2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24 Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2015–16 Saudi Super Cup: 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023 AFC Champions League: 2019, 2021
Clubs
- Neom SC2024current
- Al Hilal SFC2008–2024
- Saudi Arabia men's national football team2012–2023
Played together with
Abdou Kader ManganeAl Hilal SFC · 2012–2015- Abdulaziz KhathranAl Hilal SFC · 2003–2009
- Abdulellah Al-MalkiAl Hilal SFC · 2022
- Abdullah Al-HafithAl Hilal SFC · 2013–2020
- Abdullah Al-HamdanAl Hilal SFC · 2021–2026
Abdullah Al-MayoufAl Hilal SFC · 2015–2016- Abdullah Al-MayoufAl Hilal SFC · 2016–2023
Abdullah Al-SudairyAl Hilal SFC · 2010–2017- Abdullah Jumaan Al-DosariAl Hilal SFC · 1998–2006
- Abdullah Jumaan Al-DosariAl Hilal SFC · 2007–2007
- Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Al-Zori Al-DosariAl Hilal SFC · 2006
Abdullah OtayfAl Hilal SFC · 2013–2023
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Identifiers & aliases
Salman Mohammed Mohammed Al-Faraj is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Saudi Arabia national team.
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