Majed Abdullah
Encyclopedia
Majed Ahmed Abdullah Al-Mohammed ( (born November 1, 1959 in Jeddah
) is a former Saudi Arabia
n football (soccer)
striker, the all-time goals leader for the Saudi national team
. He was nicknamed Arab
ian Pelé
. Abdullah was voted as the best football player in the history of Saudi Arabia in a poll by the Zoghbi Institute. .
in a house close to Al-Ittihad Club and lived his childhood in that house. Majed is the second son of Mr. Ahmed Abdullaf after Abdullah. Being a neighbor to a sports club alongside with being the son of a football manager made the child Majed live in a football environment. All the pictures in the house walls and all the conversations between Majed's father and his guests about football made the young Majed a football lover from the beginning.
In the mid 60s, Majed and his family moved to Riyadh
where his father got a job as the manager of Al-Nasr
youth team. Majed joined "Al-Jazaeria Elementary School" and the 3 years old kid was passionately watching the older kids playing football. Couple of years later, Majed started participating in the school team and the neighborhood team as a goalkeeper. One day, the team striker was absent and Majed replaced him to guide his team to a 3-1 victory. Majed's Family moved to Hotat Khaled District and the young Majed joined "Al-Motawasta Al-Thania" high school. Majed and his young neighbors formed a team they called "Al-Ittifaq". They tried to participate in one of the most famous tournaments but their request was rejected due to their young age. The kids didn't give up and challenged one of Riyadh's best teams for a place in that tournament and surprisingly they won 3-1 with 2 goals from the young talent "Majed Abdullah". "Al-Ittifaq" was accepted to compete regardless of its members young age, and the team went on to win the championship.
president Prince Abdulrahman Bin Saud
, as did Al-Ittifaq's trainer Nasseb Awad to Khaled Al-Turki and Al-Nasr coach Ljubiša Broćić
. Broćić went to see Abudullah unannounced at Al-Ittifaq's training field in Al-Batha, and requested that the club sign him. Abdullah joined Al-Nasr in November 1975.
Abdullah spent 2 years playing for the youth teams before joining the senior team., making his senior debut in a friendly against the Morrocan
team Al-Fath
in January 1977. His competitive debut came against Al-Shabab later the same month, followed by his first goal for the club against Al-Wehda in March 1977.Majed spent that season as a substitute but the injury of Al-Nasr number 1 striker Mohammed Saad Al-Abdali gave the young talent the chance where he started the last 4 matches of the season scoring 4 goals which was a huge achievement for a 17 years old player. Majed started his career with the shirt number 14 before switching to his legendary number 9.
Majed went on to represent Al-Nasr for more than 20 years scoring 320 goals making him Al-Nasr greatest player ever.
Championship in Iran
. Majed's beginning was stunning. He amazed everyone in the tournament including his own trainer "Jeff Faundon" and went on to score 7 goals in 3 matches (2 against Iran – 2 against Bulgaria – 3 against Russia) to become the tournament's top scorer.
in the same year. Majed represented Saudi national team
continuously for 16 years where injury was the only reason to keep him out the National Team.
Between 1977 and 1998 Majed represented Al-Nasr in only 218 games of a total of 455 Al-Nasr played during the same period. Majed was absent mainly due to either injury or representing the Saudi national team
where at that time national team players were taken from their teams to prepare for major tournaments. In the 218 league matches, Majed scored 190 goals broken down as follows :
Between his first match against Al-Nahda in 1977 and his last match in the final against Al-Ta'awon in 1990 (The tournament was renamed to Crown Prince Cup), Majed scored 39 goals broken down as follows:
The King Cup was renamed as Crown Prince Cup in 1991. Majed scored only 8 goals in it. 5 goals in 1991, 1 in 1995 and 2 in 1996.
Majed participated only once in the Saudi Federation Cup and that was in 1997 season where he scored 4 goals.
From the above we conclude that Majed scored 265 official local goals for Al-Nasr (194 in the league + 49 in the King Cup + 13 in the Crown Prince Cup + 9 in the Federation Cup). The 265 goals are broken down team wise as follows :
in 1987.
who were just crowned with their 31st La Liga
title. 70,000 people packed in King Fahd Stadium and additional 30,000 went back home because there were no more space. The match ended 4-1 in favour of Al-Nasr with 2 goals from Malek Mouath
and a goal from Saud Kariri and Nashat Akram
. Arjen Robben
scored Real Madrid's
only goal.
Jeddah
Jeddah, Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The...
) is a former Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
n football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
striker, the all-time goals leader for the Saudi national team
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
. He was nicknamed Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
ian Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
. Abdullah was voted as the best football player in the history of Saudi Arabia in a poll by the Zoghbi Institute. .
Childhood
Abdullah was born in Al-Baghdadia District in JeddahJeddah
Jeddah, Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The...
in a house close to Al-Ittihad Club and lived his childhood in that house. Majed is the second son of Mr. Ahmed Abdullaf after Abdullah. Being a neighbor to a sports club alongside with being the son of a football manager made the child Majed live in a football environment. All the pictures in the house walls and all the conversations between Majed's father and his guests about football made the young Majed a football lover from the beginning.
In the mid 60s, Majed and his family moved to Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
where his father got a job as the manager of Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr
Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955 the club plays its home games at King Fahd Stadium and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Its home colours are yellow and blue.-History:...
youth team. Majed joined "Al-Jazaeria Elementary School" and the 3 years old kid was passionately watching the older kids playing football. Couple of years later, Majed started participating in the school team and the neighborhood team as a goalkeeper. One day, the team striker was absent and Majed replaced him to guide his team to a 3-1 victory. Majed's Family moved to Hotat Khaled District and the young Majed joined "Al-Motawasta Al-Thania" high school. Majed and his young neighbors formed a team they called "Al-Ittifaq". They tried to participate in one of the most famous tournaments but their request was rejected due to their young age. The kids didn't give up and challenged one of Riyadh's best teams for a place in that tournament and surprisingly they won 3-1 with 2 goals from the young talent "Majed Abdullah". "Al-Ittifaq" was accepted to compete regardless of its members young age, and the team went on to win the championship.
Club career
Mohammed Al-Hudayan, a teammate at Al-Ittifaq, recommended Abdullah to Al-NasrAl-Nasr
Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955 the club plays its home games at King Fahd Stadium and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Its home colours are yellow and blue.-History:...
president Prince Abdulrahman Bin Saud
Prince Abdulrahman Bin Saud
Abdul-Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud was the son of King Saud and the grandson of King Abdulaziz the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. He was born in Riyadh in 1940 and finished his studying at Ma'had Al-Anjal School...
, as did Al-Ittifaq's trainer Nasseb Awad to Khaled Al-Turki and Al-Nasr coach Ljubiša Broćić
Ljubiša Brocic
Ljubiša Broćić was a Serbian football manager....
. Broćić went to see Abudullah unannounced at Al-Ittifaq's training field in Al-Batha, and requested that the club sign him. Abdullah joined Al-Nasr in November 1975.
Abdullah spent 2 years playing for the youth teams before joining the senior team., making his senior debut in a friendly against the Morrocan
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
team Al-Fath
FUS de Rabat
Fath Union Sport de Rabat is a Moroccan football club currently playing in the first division. The club was founded on 10 April 1946. 'Fath Union Sport de Rabat' is actually the name of the sports club which encompasses everything from Basketball to the game of Chess...
in January 1977. His competitive debut came against Al-Shabab later the same month, followed by his first goal for the club against Al-Wehda in March 1977.Majed spent that season as a substitute but the injury of Al-Nasr number 1 striker Mohammed Saad Al-Abdali gave the young talent the chance where he started the last 4 matches of the season scoring 4 goals which was a huge achievement for a 17 years old player. Majed started his career with the shirt number 14 before switching to his legendary number 9.
Majed went on to represent Al-Nasr for more than 20 years scoring 320 goals making him Al-Nasr greatest player ever.
Under 17 Team
In August 1977, Majed was chosen to represent the Saudi Arabia under 17 soccer team in TabrizTabriz
Tabriz is the fourth largest city and one of the historical capitals of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters at the junction of the Quri River and Aji River, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s, one of its former...
Championship in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. Majed's beginning was stunning. He amazed everyone in the tournament including his own trainer "Jeff Faundon" and went on to score 7 goals in 3 matches (2 against Iran – 2 against Bulgaria – 3 against Russia) to become the tournament's top scorer.
The Senior Team
Majed made his senior team debut in 1978 in a friendly against Portuguese giants Benfica were he scored 2 goals in his first ever international match when he was only 18. His official debut was against KenyaKenya national football team
The Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
in the same year. Majed represented Saudi national team
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
continuously for 16 years where injury was the only reason to keep him out the National Team.
Majed goals for Al-Nassr in local matches
Between his first goal against Al-Wehda in 19-3-1977 and his last goal against Kopetdag of Turkmenistan in 11-4-1998 Majed scored for the club 320 goals even though he missed many matched due to either injury or representing the national team.- Goals in Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
:
Between 1977 and 1998 Majed represented Al-Nasr in only 218 games of a total of 455 Al-Nasr played during the same period. Majed was absent mainly due to either injury or representing the Saudi national team
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
where at that time national team players were taken from their teams to prepare for major tournaments. In the 218 league matches, Majed scored 190 goals broken down as follows :
| Season | # of Goals | |Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1977 | 4 | Majed played 5 games in his debut season | |
| 1977–1978 | 12 | League's second top goal scorer | |
| 1978–1979 | 18 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1979–1980 | 17 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1980–1981 | 21 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1981–1982 | 9 | Played only second stage – National Team duty | |
| 1982–1983 | 14 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1983–1984 | 0 | Didn't play any matches – National Team duty | |
| 1984–1985 | 1 | Played only 5 matches | |
| 1985–1986 | 15 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1986–1987 | 15 | League's second top goal scorer | |
| 1987–1988 | 5 | Played only first stage – National Team duty | |
| 1988–1989 | 19 | League's top goal scorer | |
| 1989–1990 | 13 | League's second top goal scorer | |
| 1990–1991 | 10 | Missed half season – Injury | |
| 1991–1992 | 3 | Played only 2 matches – Injury | |
| 1992–1993 | 4 | Played only 5 matches – Injury | |
| 1993–1994 | 0 | Didn't play any matches – National Team duty | |
| 1994–1995 | 8 | Played only 8 matches – Injury | |
| 1995–1996 | 0 | Played only 1 match – Injury | |
| 1996–1997 | 2 | Played only 4 matches – Injury | |
| 1997–1998 | 0 | Didn't play any matches – Injury | |
| Total | 190 |
- Goals in Saudi King CupCrown Prince CupThe Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956...
:
Between his first match against Al-Nahda in 1977 and his last match in the final against Al-Ta'awon in 1990 (The tournament was renamed to Crown Prince Cup), Majed scored 39 goals broken down as follows:
| Season | # of Goals | |Opponent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–1977 | 5 | Hajr Al Hajer Hajer is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Al-Ahsa. The club plays its home matches at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. In 2010-11 Hajer finished first in the Saudi First Division and has been promoted to the Saudi Professional League.... - Nahda - Al-Qadsia |
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| 1977–1978 | 2 | Shate | |
| 1978–1979 | 6 | Al-Qadsia - Rabie | |
| 1979–1980 | 0 | - | |
| 1980–1981 | 4 | Al-Ahli - Al-Qadsia - Al-Ittifaq Al-Ittifaq Ettifaq FC or Al-Ettifaq Club is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Dammam. 'Ittifaq' is Arabic for cooperation. Al Ettifaq was established after the merging of three clubs in the City of Dammam at the year 1944. Al Ettifaq is the first Saudi team to win an international title -... - Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club... |
|
| 1981–1982 | 1 | Ohod Ohud Medina Al Ohud Club is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Medina. The club's home ground is Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Stadium.Ohud last played in the Saudi Premier League during the 2004–05 season, as the club finished in last place and were relegated to the Saudi First Division... |
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| 1982–1983 | 3 | Al Jabalain Al Jabalain Al-Jabalain is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Ha'il. The club was founded in 1979 and plays its home matches at Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium... - Al-Ansar - Al-Ahli |
|
| 1983–1984 | 0 | Didn't play | |
| 1984–1985 | 0 | - | |
| 1985–1986 | 1 | Riad Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh that is currently playing in the Second Division .Although it can be known by their football team, Al-Riyadh also have squads playing at other sports.... |
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| 1986–1987 | 5 | Al Taawon Al Taawon Al-Taawon is a Saudi Arabian football team in Buraidah city playing at The Saudi Professional League.The club is a well known in Saudi Arabia and has great wide supporters and fans. The primary sport at the club is football but also shows interests in social and cultures activities.-Current... - Al-Ittihad - Hajr Al Hajer Hajer is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Al-Ahsa. The club plays its home matches at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. In 2010-11 Hajer finished first in the Saudi First Division and has been promoted to the Saudi Professional League.... - Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club... |
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| 1987–1988 | 2 | Ohod Ohud Medina Al Ohud Club is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Medina. The club's home ground is Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Stadium.Ohud last played in the Saudi Premier League during the 2004–05 season, as the club finished in last place and were relegated to the Saudi First Division... |
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| 1988–1989 | 5 | Al-Ittihad - Hajr Al Hajer Hajer is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Al-Ahsa. The club plays its home matches at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. In 2010-11 Hajer finished first in the Saudi First Division and has been promoted to the Saudi Professional League.... - Al-Ahli |
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| 1989–1990 | 5 | Hajr Al Hajer Hajer is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Al-Ahsa. The club plays its home matches at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. In 2010-11 Hajer finished first in the Saudi First Division and has been promoted to the Saudi Professional League.... - Al-Ittifaq Al-Ittifaq Ettifaq FC or Al-Ettifaq Club is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Dammam. 'Ittifaq' is Arabic for cooperation. Al Ettifaq was established after the merging of three clubs in the City of Dammam at the year 1944. Al Ettifaq is the first Saudi team to win an international title -... - Al Taawon Al Taawon Al-Taawon is a Saudi Arabian football team in Buraidah city playing at The Saudi Professional League.The club is a well known in Saudi Arabia and has great wide supporters and fans. The primary sport at the club is football but also shows interests in social and cultures activities.-Current... |
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| Total | 39 |
- Goals in Saudi Crown Prince CupCrown Prince CupThe Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956...
:
The King Cup was renamed as Crown Prince Cup in 1991. Majed scored only 8 goals in it. 5 goals in 1991, 1 in 1995 and 2 in 1996.
- Goals in Saudi Federation cupSaudi Federation cupSaudi Federation cup currently known as "Price Faisal Bin Fahad Cup" has started in 1975-1976 season where Al-Nasr was the first Champion. At the beginning it was for senior teams but currently the rules were changed to only allow players under 23 years, but after a few years, and a lack of...
:
Majed participated only once in the Saudi Federation Cup and that was in 1997 season where he scored 4 goals.
- Majed goals by team:
From the above we conclude that Majed scored 265 official local goals for Al-Nasr (194 in the league + 49 in the King Cup + 13 in the Crown Prince Cup + 9 in the Federation Cup). The 265 goals are broken down team wise as follows :
| Team | # of Goals |
|---|---|
| Al-Ittifaq Al-Ittifaq Ettifaq FC or Al-Ettifaq Club is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Dammam. 'Ittifaq' is Arabic for cooperation. Al Ettifaq was established after the merging of three clubs in the City of Dammam at the year 1944. Al Ettifaq is the first Saudi team to win an international title -... |
29 |
| Al-Ahli | 24 |
| Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club... |
22 |
| Al-Ittihad | 19 |
| Al-Wehda | 19 |
| Al-Qadsia | 18 |
| Al-Nahda | 18 |
| Al-Shabab | 15 |
| Riad Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh that is currently playing in the Second Division .Although it can be known by their football team, Al-Riyadh also have squads playing at other sports.... |
15 |
| Ohod Ohud Medina Al Ohud Club is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Medina. The club's home ground is Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Stadium.Ohud last played in the Saudi Premier League during the 2004–05 season, as the club finished in last place and were relegated to the Saudi First Division... |
13 |
| Al-Ta'ee Al-Ta'ee Al-Ta'ee is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Ha'il city. The venue is Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium .... |
11 |
| Hajr Al Hajer Hajer is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Al-Ahsa. The club plays its home matches at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. In 2010-11 Hajer finished first in the Saudi First Division and has been promoted to the Saudi Professional League.... |
8 |
| Al-Rawda | 8 |
| Al-Ansar | 6 |
| Al Jabalain Al Jabalain Al-Jabalain is a Saudi Arabian professional sports club based in Ha'il. The club was founded in 1979 and plays its home matches at Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium... |
5 |
| Al-Rabie | 4 |
| Al Taawon Al Taawon Al-Taawon is a Saudi Arabian football team in Buraidah city playing at The Saudi Professional League.The club is a well known in Saudi Arabia and has great wide supporters and fans. The primary sport at the club is football but also shows interests in social and cultures activities.-Current... |
3 |
| Al-Shate | 2 |
| Al-Arabi | 1 |
| Al-Raed | 1 |
| Al-Najma | 1 |
| Total | 242 |
Majed goals for Al-Nassr in continental and regional matches
| Team | Country | # of Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
1 |
| Al-Rayyan | Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... |
2 |
| Al-Rifa Bahrain Riffa Club Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa... |
Bahrain Bahrain ' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is... |
1 |
| Al-Nasr Al-Nasr (Salalah) Al-Nasr Sports, Cultural, and Social Club is an Omani multisport club based in Salalah, Oman and was established in 1970. The club is one of the most successful football clubs in the Sultanate, along with rivals and neighbor's Dhofar. They have never been relegated to second division since the... |
Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
3 |
| Al-Sadd | Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... |
1 |
| Al-Arabi | Kuwait Kuwait The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the... |
1 |
| Al-Ansar | Lebanon Lebanon Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among... |
1 |
| Kazma | Kuwait Kuwait The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the... |
2 |
| Dhufar Dhofar (football club) Dhofar Sports, Cultural, and Social Club " because of their great success, or just plainly as Dhofar) is an Omani sports club, based in Salalah. Their home stadium is Al-Saada Stadium, but also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground... |
Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
2 |
| Al-Arabi | Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... |
2 |
| Al-Rifa Al-Sharqi East Riffa Club East Riffa Club is a Bahraini football club. They play in the top division in Bahraini football.-Achievements:*Bahraini Premier League: 1*Bahraini King's Cup: 2-Squad 2009/2010:... |
Bahrain Bahrain ' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is... |
1 |
| Kopetdag Kopetdag Asgabat Köpetdag Aşgabat was a Turkmen football club based in Ashgabat. In 2008 they were disbanded due to financial crisis. Their home stadium was Köpetdag Stadium which can hold 26,000 people.-Honours:* Ýokary Liga... |
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Turkmenistan , formerly also known as Turkmenia is one of the Turkic states in Central Asia. Until 1991, it was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic . Turkmenistan is one of the six independent Turkic states... |
1 |
| Total | 18 |
Majed goals for Al-Nasr in friendly matches
Majed scored for Al-Nasr 61 goals in friendly matches. The most famous one was against Manchester cityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in 1987.
Majed goals for the national team
From August 1977 to June 1994, Majed scored 229 for the Nation Team. However, only 118 were officially counted because the remaining 111 were not scored in "Class A" matches (either against clubs or Olympic teams)Majed goals summary
| Scoring for | Goals Classification | # of Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Nasr | Saudi Premier League Saudi Premier League The Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77... |
190 |
| Al-Nasr | King Cup Crown Prince Cup The Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956... |
39 |
| Al-Nasr | Crown Prince Cup Crown Prince Cup The Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956... |
8 |
| Al-Nasr | Saudi Federation cup Saudi Federation cup Saudi Federation cup currently known as "Price Faisal Bin Fahad Cup" has started in 1975-1976 season where Al-Nasr was the first Champion. At the beginning it was for senior teams but currently the rules were changed to only allow players under 23 years, but after a few years, and a lack of... |
4 |
| Al-Nasr | Regional Matches | 18 |
| Al-Nasr | Friendly Matches | 61 |
| National Team Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... |
Class A Matches | 118 |
| National Team Saudi Arabia national football team Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation... |
Non Class A Matches | 111 |
| Total | 549 |
Firsts in Majed life
- First training camp with Al-Nasr was in London in 1976.
- First training camp with the National TeamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
(under 17) was also in London in 1977. - First coach with Al-Nasr was Ljubiša BroćićLjubiša BrocicLjubiša Broćić was a Serbian football manager....
- First coach with the National TeamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
(under 17) was Jeff Faundon. - First shirt number with Al-Nasr was 14.
- First shirt number with the National TeamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
was 17. - First match with Al-Nasr was against Al-FathFUS de RabatFath Union Sport de Rabat is a Moroccan football club currently playing in the first division. The club was founded on 10 April 1946. 'Fath Union Sport de Rabat' is actually the name of the sports club which encompasses everything from Basketball to the game of Chess...
from MoroccoMoroccoMorocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
in a friendly in 15-1-1977. - First official match with Al-Nasr was against Al-Shabab in 22-1-1977.
- First goal with Al-Nasr was against Al-Wehda in 18-3-1977.
- First international goal was against Iran under 17 in 15-8-1977.
- First goal with the Saudi Senior TeamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
was in a friendly against Benfica in January 1978. - First official goal with the Saudi Senior TeamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
was against KenyaKenya national football teamThe Kenya national football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, is the national team of Kenya and is controlled by Football Kenya Limited, the governing body of football in Kenya. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
in January 1978. - First "League Top Scorer" Trophy was in 1978-1978 season.
Lasts in Majed life
- Last local match was against Al-HilalAl-HilalAl-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club...
in 1996-1997 season. - Last local goal was against Al-IttifaqAl-IttifaqEttifaq FC or Al-Ettifaq Club is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Dammam. 'Ittifaq' is Arabic for cooperation. Al Ettifaq was established after the merging of three clubs in the City of Dammam at the year 1944. Al Ettifaq is the first Saudi team to win an international title -...
in January 1997. - Last local trophy was the Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
1994-1995 season. - Last International match was against Belgium during 1994 FIFA World Cup1994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
in 29-6-1994. - Last International goal was against KuwaitKuwait national football teamThe Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
during 1994 FIFA World Cup1994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
qualifications. - Last goal with Al-Nasr was against KopetdagKopetdag AsgabatKöpetdag Aşgabat was a Turkmen football club based in Ashgabat. In 2008 they were disbanded due to financial crisis. Their home stadium was Köpetdag Stadium which can hold 26,000 people.-Honours:* Ýokary Liga...
of TurkmenistanTurkmenistanTurkmenistan , formerly also known as Turkmenia is one of the Turkic states in Central Asia. Until 1991, it was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic . Turkmenistan is one of the six independent Turkic states...
in 11-4-1998. - Last match with Al-Nasr was against Suwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours...
of South KoreaSouth KoreaThe Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
in the Asian Cup Winners CupAsian Cup Winners CupThe Asian Cup Winners' Cup was an association football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation . The competition was started in 1991 as a tournament for all the domestic cup winners from countries affiliated to the AFC...
final on 13-4-1998. - Last "League Top Scorer" Trophy was in 1988-1989 season.
Club
- Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
: 1980, 1981, 1989, 1994, 1995 - Saudi King CupCrown Prince CupThe Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956...
: 1981, 1986, 1987, 1990 - Asian Cup Winners CupAsian Cup Winners CupThe Asian Cup Winners' Cup was an association football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation . The competition was started in 1991 as a tournament for all the domestic cup winners from countries affiliated to the AFC...
: 1997–98 - Gulf Club Champions CupGulf Club Champions CupThe GCC Champions League , formerly known as the Arabian Gulf Cup for Clubs , is an annually organized football league tournament for club of the Arab states...
: 1997, 1996
Individual
- Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
Top Scorer : 6 times ( 3 from them Consecutively ) - Gulf Cup of NationsGulf Cup of NationsThe Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition...
1982 : Top Scorer - Arabian Golden Boot : 2 times
- Gulf Club Champions CupGulf Club Champions CupThe GCC Champions League , formerly known as the Arabian Gulf Cup for Clubs , is an annually organized football league tournament for club of the Arab states...
: Top Scorer - Asian Player of the Years 1984,1985,1986
- Asia Best Players of the Century : 3rd
- Arabian Player of the Century : Al-Jazeera Channel Survey
- Saudi Arabia Athlete of the Century : French Press Agency (AFP) Survey
Farewell match
On 2008-05-20 - after 10 years from last match - , a big farewell match was organised between Al-Nasr and Real MadridReal Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
who were just crowned with their 31st La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
title. 70,000 people packed in King Fahd Stadium and additional 30,000 went back home because there were no more space. The match ended 4-1 in favour of Al-Nasr with 2 goals from Malek Mouath
Malek Mouath
Malek Ali Mouath Al-Hawsawi is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Al-Nasr....
and a goal from Saud Kariri and Nashat Akram
Nashat Akram
Nashat Akram Abid Ali is an Iraqi professional footballer who is currently playing for Lekhwiya. He is an Iraqi international. He usually plays as a midfielder. Akram is one of Iraq's promising young prospects, and has been linked with Manchester City and Sunderland...
. Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben is a Dutch footballer who plays for the German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger, and he is also known for his dribbling skills...
scored Real Madrid's
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
only goal.
Match details
See also
- Saudi Arabia Football FederationSaudi Arabia Football FederationThe Saudi Arabia Football Federation is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams....
- Saudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
- Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
External links
- Majed9 website A Fan's tribute to Majed Abdullah (Arabic/English)
- Saudi Arabia FA official site
- Playerhistory.com Majed Abdullahs Profile
- Majed Abdullah -International Goals