Osama Hawsawi

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Osama Hawsawi is a former Saudi Arabian footballer who played as a central defender.

Hawsawi joined Al Hilal SFC in 2008, where he became a captain and won seven titles.

He captained the Saudi Arabia national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Osama Abdulrzag Hawsawi is a former Saudi Arabian footballer known for his role as a central defender. He began his professional career at Al-Wehda Club in 2005, quickly establishing himself as a regular player in the first team. His early performances laid the groundwork for a successful career in Saudi football.

Rise to Prominence

In 2008, Hawsawi made a significant move to Al-Hilal SFC, where he became a key player under manager Eric Gerets. During his time at Al-Hilal, he made 59 appearances and scored once, leading the team as captain and winning seven titles, including three league championships and four Crown Prince Cups. His leadership and defensive skills were pivotal in securing these victories.

International Career

Hawsawi also had a notable international career, representing the Saudi Arabia men's national team from 2007 to 2018. He captained the team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he played in all three group matches. His international highlights include scoring against Spain in a friendly match in 2010 and participating in the AFC Asian Cup.

Later Career and Legacy

After a brief stint with R.S.C. Anderlecht in Belgium, where he struggled for playing time, Hawsawi returned to Saudi Arabia, playing for Al-Ahli and later rejoining Al-Hilal. He concluded his playing career back at Al-Wehda in 2018. Hawsawi's contributions to Saudi football, both at the club and international levels, have solidified his legacy as one of the prominent defenders in the history of the sport in his country.

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Club career

Al Wehda

Hawsawi began his professional football career at Al-Wehda Club and soon after became a regular in the first team, playing as a central defender.

Al Hilal

After making 59 appearances and scoring once, Hawsawi joined Al-Hilal. While at Al-Hilal, Hawsawi was a regular player under the manager of Eric Gerets, Hawsawi was appointed the captain. Hawsawi won seven titles with Al-Hilal. Three league titles (in 2008, 2010 and 2011 seasons) and 4 Crown Prince Cup.

Anderlecht

In April 2012, Hawsawi signed a two-year contract with Belgian side Anderlecht, making him the only member of the Saudi Arabia national football team to play in Europe at the time. Hawsawi was the first Saudi Arabian to play for the club and in the league. He described his time at Anderlecht as 'forgettable' due to lack of playing time at the club and only made one appearance for the club when played as a centre back in a 1–1 draw against OH Leuven on 25 August 2012. Hawsawi was also on the substitute bench when Anderlecht won the Belgian Super Cup but he wasn't substituted.

Al-Ahli

In November 2012, Hawsawi finally left Belgium to return to his homeland by joining Al-Ahli for 1.5 million.

Al-Hilal

In 2016, Al-Hilal made Hawsawi return to Al-Hilal for 5.5 million dollars (21 million riyals). In his first season he won the Saudi King's Cup & the Saudi Professional League. In his second season with Al-Hilal, he helped the club win a second consecutive league…

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Career statistics

Updated 26 December 2018

Club

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 25 June 2018.

International goals

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International career

He was the captain in the Saudi Arabia team. He appeared for his country for the 18th Arabian Gulf Cup and was a member of the Saudi team at the FIFA World Youth Championship. He was called-up in the squad for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. On 29 May 2010, he scored an excellent goal against Spain, after a corner kick which put the Saudi Arabian team ahead 1-0 against Spain, scoring his second goal against the Saudi Arabia national team. In June 2018 he was included in the Saudi Arabia national football team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, captaining his side in all three matches at the finals.

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