Saud Abdulhamid is a professional footballer from Saudi Arabia, known for his role as a right-back.
He started his career at Al Ittihad FC before moving to Al Hilal SFC, where he won six domestic titles.
Abdulhamid made his debut for the Saudi Arabia national team in 2019 and has since played in the FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Saud Abdullah Salem Abdulhamid is a talented Saudi Arabian professional footballer, primarily playing as a right-back. He began his career at Al Ittihad FC, where he showcased his skills from 2018 to 2022 before making a significant move to Al Hilal SFC. During his time at Al Hilal, he achieved remarkable success, securing six domestic titles and establishing himself as a key player.
International Representation
Abdulhamid made his debut for the Saudi Arabia national team in 2019, marking the beginning of his international career. He has since represented his country at prestigious events, including the 2020 Summer Olympics, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. His contributions on the field have made him a vital asset to the national squad.
European Ventures
In August 2024, Abdulhamid signed with Serie A club AS Roma for €2.5 million, making history as the first Saudi player to compete in European competitions. He made his debut in the Europa League and scored his first goal for Roma in December 2024, becoming the first Saudi to score in a European continental competition. Following his stint in Italy, he joined Ligue 1 club R.C. Lens in August 2025, where he continued to break barriers by becoming the first Saudi to play and score in Ligue 1, further solidifying his legacy in European football.
Legacy and Honors
Abdulhamid's career is marked by numerous honors, including multiple league titles with Al Hilal and a Coupe de France victory with Lens. His achievements not only highlight his individual talent but also pave the way for future Saudi players in international football, inspiring a new generation of athletes.
Collected from open sources (3) · facts link to sources · AI-processed
Gallery
Career & Clubs
Abdulhamid made his debut for the Saudi Arabia national team in 2019 in a 1–1 draw against Mali. He represented his country at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Club
As of match played 24 October 2026
International
As of match played 26 June 2026
Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.
Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal
Abdulhamid started his career at Al-Ittihad before joining Al-Hilal in 2022, where he achieved six domestic titles.
Roma
On 27 August 2024, Abdulhamid signed for Serie A club Roma for €2.5 million. A month later, on 26 September, he made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League, becoming the first Saudi player to feature in European competitions. On 24 November, he made his league debut as a substitute in a 1–0 away defeat against Napoli, to become the first Saudi to play in Serie A. A month later, on 12 December, Abdulhamid scored his first goal for Roma in a 3–0 win against Braga in the Europa League, becoming the first Saudi player to score in a European continental competition.
Lens
On 3 August 2025, Abdulhamid joined Ligue 1 club Lens on a one-year loan for the 2025–26 season, with an option to buy. On 16 August 2025, he made his league debut in Lens' 0–1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais, becoming the first-ever Saudi to play in Ligue 1. Later that year, on 19 December, he netted his first goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 victory over Feignies in the Coupe de France. He scored his first league goal in a 3–0 win over Metz on 8 March 2026, to become the first Saudi to score in Ligue 1. On 22 May 2026, he started in the Coupe de France final, helping his club secure the title with a 3–1 victory over Nice and becoming the first Saudi to win the Coupe de France and a major European trophy. On 4…
- Club
- Al Ittihad FC (2018–2022)
- Club
- Saudi Arabia men's national football team (2019–)
- Club
- Saudi Arabia national under-20 football team (2018–2019)
- Club
- Saudi Arabia national under-23 football team (2020–2020)
- Club
- Saudi Arabia Olympic football team (2021–2021)
- Club
- Al Hilal SFC (2022–2024)
- National team
- Saudi Arabia
- Club
- R.C. Lens (2026–)
- Club
- R.C. Lens (2025–2026)
- Club
- AS Roma (2024–2026)
Legacy
Al-Hilal
Saudi Pro League: 2021–22, 2023–24 King's Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24 Saudi Super Cup: 2023, 2024 Lens
Coupe de France: 2025–26 Trophée des Champions: 2026 Saudi Arabia U20
AFC U-19 Championship: 2018 Saudi Arabia U23
AFC U-23 Asian Cup: 2022 Individual
Saudi Pro League Young Player of the Month: October 2020, December 2020
Clubs
- Saudi Arabia men's national football team2019current
- R.C. Lens2026current
- Al Ittihad FC2018–2022
- Saudi Arabia national under-20 football team2018–2019
- Saudi Arabia national under-23 football team2020–2020
- Saudi Arabia Olympic football team2021–2021
- Al Hilal SFC2022–2024
- AS Roma2024–2026
- R.C. Lens2025–2026
Played together with
- Abdelhakim OmraniR.C. Lens · 2008–2012
- Abdeljalil HaddaAl Ittihad FC · 1996–1997
Abdellah ZoubirR.C. Lens · 2016–2018
Abdelmajid OulmersR.C. Lens · 1999–2003- Abdelmalek ZiayaAl Ittihad FC · 2010–2012
Abdelrafik GérardR.C. Lens · 2016–2018- Abderrahman KabousR.C. Lens · 1996–2002
Abderrazak HamdallahAl Ittihad FC · 2021- Abdoh HakamiAl Ittihad FC · 2005–2006
- Abdoh OtaifAl Ittihad FC · 2011–2012
Abdou Kader ManganeAl Hilal SFC · 2012–2015- Abdou Kader ManganeR.C. Lens · 2007–2008
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Saud Abdullah Salem Abdulhamid is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ligue 1 club Lens and the Saudi Arabia national team.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…