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Mohammed Al-HavsaviSaudi footballer.
Date of Birth: 26.02.1978
Country:  Saudi Arabia |
Content:
- Mohammad Al-Shalhoub: A Legendary Saudi Arabian Footballer
- Club Career
- International Career
- Individual Honors
- Legacy
- Achievements
Mohammad Al-Shalhoub: A Legendary Saudi Arabian Footballer
Early Life and CareerBorn in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Al-Shalhoub began his football journey at the Al-Ittihad academy in Jeddah. He made his professional debut for the club in 1998 and has remained a loyal member ever since.
Club Career
With Al-Ittihad, Al-Shalhoub has achieved remarkable success. He has won the Saudi Pro League title five times, the Crown Prince Cup twice, the Saudi Federation Cup once, and the Saudi Champions Cup twice. On the international stage, he has lifted the AFC Champions League trophy twice, the Asian Cup Winners' Cup, the Arab Champions League, the Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup twice, and the Gulf Club Champions Cup.
International Career
Al-Shalhoub has represented Saudi Arabia at the international level since 2000. He participated in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, as well as numerous other major tournaments. With the national team, he has won the Arab Nations Cup and the Gulf Cup of Nations twice. He was also a runner-up in the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and 2007.
Individual Honors
In recognition of his exceptional abilities, Al-Shalhoub has received several individual accolades. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the Arab Nations Cup in 2002 and the Arab Footballer of the Year in 2003.
Legacy
Mohammad Al-Shalhoub is widely regarded as one of the greatest Saudi Arabian footballers of all time. His contributions to Al-Ittihad and the national team have cemented his status as a legend. He continues to be an inspiration to young players throughout the country.
Achievements
ClubSaudi Pro League: 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03, 2006/07
Crown Prince Cup: 2000/01, 2003/04
Saudi Federation Cup: 1998/99
Saudi Champions Cup: 2008 (runner-up)
AFC Champions League: 2004, 2005
Asian Cup Winners' Cup: 1999
Arab Champions League: 2004/05
Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup: 2001, 2003
Gulf Club Champions Cup: 1999
International
AFC Asian Cup: 2000, 2007 (runner-up)
Arab Nations Cup: 2002
Gulf Cup of Nations: 2002, 2003
Individual
Arab Nations Cup Most Valuable Player: 2002
Arab Footballer of the Year: 2003
