Omar Hawsawi (Arabic: عمر هوساوي; born on 27 September 1985) is a Saudi Arabian former professional footballer who played as a defender who last played for Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad. He also represented the Saudi Arabia national team and earned 53 caps between 2013 and 2019. He also participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 and 2019 editions of the AFC Asian Cup.[3][4]

Omar Hawsawi
Hawsawi with Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Omar Ibrahim Omar Othman Hawsawi
Date of birth (1985-09-27) 27 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Mecca, Saudi Arabia[1]
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Al-Shabab
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Al-Washm
2009–2011 Al-Shoulla 28 (3)
2011–2020 Al-Nassr 170 (11)
2020–2024 Al-Ittihad 65 (1)
Total 263 (15)
International career
2013–2019 Saudi Arabia 53 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2019

Club career

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Early career

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Hawsawi used to be a part of Al-Shabab's youth setup though he was released before he could make his debut for the first team. After he was released by Al-Shabab, Hawsawi joined Al-Washm. He spent a year at Al-Washm before joining Al-Shoulla.[5]

Al-Shoulla

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His first match was against Al-Faisaly, but after one year he left. He played his last match against Al-Jeel.[6]

Al-Nassr

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On 13 October 2010, Hawsawi signed a pre-contract agreement with Al-Nassr and joined the club during the 2011 winter transfer window.[7] He made his debut for the first team on 24 February 2011 during the 3–2 win over Al-Faisaly. In 2013−14 season, he made 22 league appearances as he helped Al-Nassr win the Saudi League and the Crown Prince Cup. On 15 January 2014, Hawsawi renewed his contract with Al-Nassr for 4 years.[8] In 2014−15 season, he won the League again. On 4 April 2017, Al-Nassr Club announced that the medical tests of the defender Omar Hawsawi showed that he suffered a slight knee injury and needed rest and treatment for five days, after the match against Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.[9] On 28 January 2018, Hawsawi renewed his contract with Al-Nassr once again.[10] In the 2018–19 season, Hawsawi captained Al-Nassr to their first league title in 4 years and their 8th league title overall.[11]

Al-Ittihad

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On 18 October 2020, Hawsawi joined Al-Ittihad on a one-year deal.[12] On 9 July 2021, Hawsawi renewed his contract with Al-Ittihad.[13] During the 2022–23 season, Hawsawi made 23 appearances in all competitions helping Al-Ittihad win their first league title since 2009 and first Saudi Super Cup title. On 31 May 2023, Hawsawi signed one-year extension with Al-Ittihad.[14] On 3 May 2024, Hawsawi announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season.[15]

International career

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In May 2018 he was named in Saudi Arabia's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[16] On October 3, 2019, Omar Hawsawi announced through his official Twitter account that he would be retiring internationally.[17][18][19] He was on the Saudi Arabia national team in 3 major tournaments, the 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 27 May 2024[20]
Club Season League King Cup Crown Prince Cup Asia Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Al-Nassr 2010–11 Pro League 8 1 1 0 1 0 6[a] 0 16 1
2011–12 Pro League 13 2 1 0 2 0 16 2
2012–13 Pro League 15 1 2 0 3 0 2[b] 0 22 1
2013–14 Pro League 22 3 1 0 4 0 27 3
2014–15 Pro League 24 2 4 0 3 1 6[a] 0 1[c] 0 38 3
2015–16 Pro League 23 1 4 0 2 0 5[a] 0 1[c] 0 35 1
2016–17 Pro League 23 1 3 0 4 0 30 1
2017–18 Pro League 22 0 2 0 3[b] 0 27 0
2018–19 Pro League 13 0 2 0 11[a] 2 3[b] 0 29 2
2019–20 Pro League 7 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10 0
Total 170 11 22 0 19 1 29 2 10 0 250 14
Al-Ittihad 2020–21 Pro League 17 0 0 0 2[b] 0 19 0
2021–22 Pro League 16 1 1 0 1[b] 0 18 1
2022–23 Pro League 20 0 2 0 1[c] 0 23 0
2023–24 Pro League 12 0 0 0 4[a] 0 1[b] 0 17 0
Total 65 1 3 0 4 0 5 0 77 1
Career total 235 12 25 0 19 1 33 2 15 0 327 15
  1. ^ a b c d e Appearances in AFC Champions League
  2. ^ a b c d e f Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearance in Saudi Super Cup

International

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Statistics accurate as of match played 10 September 2019.[21]
Saudi Arabia
Year Apps Goals
2013 1 0
2014 11 1
2015 7 0
2016 8 1
2017 12 0
2018 12 1
2019 2 0
Total 53 3

International goals

Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.[22]
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 14 October 2014 King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah   Lebanon 1–0 1–1 Friendly
2. 15 November 2016 Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama   Japan 1–2 1–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 26 February 2018 King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah   Moldova 1–0 3–0 Friendly

Honours

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Al-Nassr

Al-Ittihad

References

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  1. ^ "عبدالله مادو يقود دفاع النصر أمام الرائد".
  2. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup: List of players" (PDF). FIFA. 18 June 2018. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  3. ^ "عمر هوساوي - Omar Hawsawi".
  4. ^ "هوساوي آخر عمالقة الدفاع السعودي" (in Arabic). Al Watan. 3 October 2019.
  5. ^ "عمر هوساوي من نادي الوشم الى افضل مدافع بالدوري السعودي".
  6. ^ "وساوي يتعرض لحرج من جماهير الخرج وينفي قيمة عقده مع النصر".
  7. ^ "رسمياً .. لاعب الشعلة عمر هوساوي إلى صفوف االنصر".
  8. ^ "رئيس النصر يجدد عقد عمر هوساوي لأربع سنوات".
  9. ^ "النصر السعودي يعلن إصابة هوساوي وعيد". kooora.com (in Arabic). Kooora. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  10. ^ "النصر يجدد عقد "عمر هوساوي" لمدة موسمين".
  11. ^ "النصر بطلا لأقوى نسخ الدوري السعودي".
  12. ^ "هوساوي اتحاديّا بـ 2.5 مليون".
  13. ^ "«كورنادو» اتحادياً لموسمين وهوساوي لموسم وإعارة العرياني واستعادة السميري".
  14. ^ "هوساوي اتحاديّا حتى 2024".
  15. ^ "نهاية الموسم.. هوساوي يودّع الملاعب".
  16. ^ "World Cup 2018: All the confirmed squads for this summer's finals in Russia".
  17. ^ "tweet".
  18. ^ "عمر هوساوي يعلن اعتزاله اللعب الدولي".
  19. ^ "هوساوي مع الأخضر.. 47 مباراة.. ومونديال وحيد".
  20. ^ Omar Hawsawi at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  21. ^ Omar Hawsawi at National-Football-Teams.com
  22. ^ "Hawsawi, Omar". National Football Teams. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
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