Basmah Nawaf Al-Shnaifi (Arabic: بسمة نواف الشنيفي; born 23 April 2009) is a Saudi footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al-Nassr.

Basmah Al-Shnaifi
Personal information
Full name Basmah Nawaf Al-Shnaifi[1]
Date of birth (2009-04-23) 23 April 2009 (age 15)[1]
Place of birth Saudi Arabia
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Al-Nassr
Number 7
Youth career
Al-Nassr
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Al-Nassr 2 (0)
International career
2023– Saudi Arabia U17 (1)
2024– Saudi Arabia U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Al-Shnaifi started playing with Al-Nassr (under 17) in the first edition of the SAFF Women's U-17 Tournament[2] and she won the top scorer award.[3]

In August 2024, Al-Nassr decided to promote Al-Shnaifi to the first team, to participate with them in the Marbella camp in Spain in preparation for the 2024–25 Saudi Women's Premier League.[4]

On 25 August 2024, Al-Shnaifi played her first match with Al-Nassr in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League against Myawady, playing the full 90 minutes.[5]

International career

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In February 2023, Al-Shnaifi was selected for the inaugural under-17 team to face Kuwait in double friendly matches.[6] contributing to her team's first victory (3–2) by Scoring the third goal in the 41st minute. of the first half at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City.[7]

On 2 March 2024, Al-Shnaifi joined the Saudi Arabia u-20 women's national football team with Scottish coach Pauline Hamill in preparation for the first international game against Mauritania.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Basmah Al-Shnaifi Player Summary". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  2. ^ "بطولة الناشئات تفرز مواهب جديدة للسعودية" [The girls Tournament showcases new talents for Saudi Arabia.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ^ "الشباب يحصد بطولة الاتحاد السعودي للناشئات" [Al-Shabab wins the Saudi Federation for girls Tournament.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  4. ^ "بسمة الشنيفي.. موهبة جديدة يقدمها النصر للكرة السعودية" [Basmah Al-Shnaifi.. A new talent presented by Al-Nassr to Saudi football.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ^ "موهوبة النصر تنجح في أول اختبار آسيوي السعودية" [Al Nassr's talent succeeds in the first Asian test.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ^ "السعودية تواصل تطوير منتخب الناشئات" [Saudi Arabia continues to develop the girls national team.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  7. ^ "ناشئات السعودية يحققن أول انتصار على حساب الكويت" [Saudi girls achieve their first victory over Kuwait.]. kooora.com (in Arabic). Riyan Al-Jidani. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  8. ^ "المنتخب الوطني للشابات يقيم معسكرًا في جدة استعدادًا للقاءه الودّي أمام المنتخب موريتانيا" [The national youth team holds a camp in Jeddah in preparation for its friendly match against the Mauritanian team.]. saff.com.sa (in Arabic). Saudi Arabian Football Federation. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.