Yasser Al-Mosailem
FullnameYasser Abdullah Nasser Al-Mosailem
Birth date27 February 1984 (age 42)
Birth placeAl-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Height1.86 m[1]
CurrentclubJeddah
Clubnumber1
Youthyears 11999–2002
Youthclubs 1Hajer
Youthyears 22002–2005
Youthclubs 2Al-Ahli
Years 12005–2023
Clubs 1Al-Ahli
Caps 1209
Goals 10
Years 22024–
Clubs 2Jeddah
Caps 20
Goals 20
Nationalyears 12006–2018
Nationalteam 1Saudi Arabia
Nationalcaps 133
Nationalgoals 10
Pcupdate31 September 2022
Nationalteam-update17:20, 25 June 2018 (UTC)

Yasser Abdullah Nasser Al-Mosailem (Arabic: ياسر عبد الله ناصر المسيليم; born 27 February 1984) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi First Division League club Jeddah. He spent 18 years representing Al-Ahli and the Saudi Arabia national team.

Club career

Born in Al-Hasa, Al-Mosailem started his career in the youth setups of local club Hajer. On 11 November 2002, Al-Mosailem joined Al-Ahli for a reported fee of SAR200,000.[2] Al-Mosailem was the third player to join Al-Ahli from Hajer following the transfers of brothers Misfer and Taisir Al-Jassim a couple of months earlier. He made his first-team debut in the Federation Cup group stage match against Ohod, which ended in a 3–1 win. Al-Mosailem made his league debut on 22 October 2005 in the 3–0 win against Al-Hazem.[3] He ended his first full season at the club making 21 appearances across all competitions.

In his second season with Al-Ahli, Al-Mosailem was a starter in all 5 matches in the Crown Prince Cup as Al-Ahli won the cup. He also played a role in the Federation Cup. He went on to make 33 appearances in all competitions. He remained as a starter for Al-Ahli until 2012, where he was dropped in favor of Abdullah Al-Mayouf. He made just 24 appearances in 3 seasons for Al-Ahli. On 20 May 2014, Al-Mosailem renewed his contract with the club.[4] On 14 February 2015, in the Crown Prince Cup final, Al-Mosailem came off the bench to save a penalty following Al-Mayouf's dismissal.[5] Al-Ahli went on to win the match and Al-Mosailem won his second Crown Prince Cup. Al-Mosailem eventually regained his starting spot and played a vital role in Al-Ahli's first league title in 32 years.[6] On 23 October 2016, Al-Mosailem was injured in the league match against Al-Nassr and was ruled out for four weeks.[7] On 29 December 2016, Al-Mosailem renewed his contract with Al-Ahli keeping him at the club until 2020.[8] On 15 September 2023, Al-Mosailem announced his departure from Al-Ahli as well as his retirement from football.[9]

On 10 August 2024, Al-Mosailem joined Saudi First Division League club Jeddah, a year after announcing his retirement.[10]

International career

Young Al Ahli goalkeeper Yasser Al-Mosailem was handed his chance in the national set-up with veterans Mabrouk Zaid and Mohammad Khouja being absent. The 23-year-old custodian produced a string of impressive displays for Al Ahli to earn his place in Helio Anjos' side after helping the Saudi Premier League side to two domestic trophies, and he played the first time on Saudi Arabia national team in 2007 AFC Asian Cup, where Yasser had an outstanding performance, helping the Saudis to reach the final. However, subsequent injuries forced him to be excluded from the national team in major competitions like 2011 and 2015 AFC Asian Cups, and losing the position to Waleed Abdullah.

In May 2018 he was named in Saudi Arabia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[11]

Personal life

Yasser is married and has a son Amar and a daughter Elaph. Yasser has stated that he likes to spend most his time on social media such as Instagram and Snapchat.He is a member of Shia Muslim minority of Saudi Arabia.

Career statistics

Club

As of 12 July 2023.[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueKing CupCrown Prince Cup [a]ContinentalOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Al-Ahli2004–0500—00005[b]050
2005–06160—50—00210
2006–07170—50—14[c]0360
2007–08200103040—280
2008–091400000—5[d]0190
2009–10902000404[b]0190
2010–112105020——280
2011–12260001020—290
2012–13120500030—200
2013–14100000——10
2014–1510101000—30
2015–16220304020—310
2016–171605010801[e]0310
2017–182020—60—100
2018–194030—001[f]080
2019–2017030—30—230
2020–214000—00—40
2021–224000—00—40
2022–233000—00—30
Total20903002203203003250
Career total20903002203203003250
  1. ^ Discontinued on 19 September 2017
  2. ^ Appearances in Federation Cup
  3. ^ 12 appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup and two in the Federation Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in GCC Champions League
  5. ^ Appearances in Saudi Super Cup
  6. ^ Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 25 June 2018.[13]
Saudi Arabia
YearAppsGoals
200630
2007140
200810
200910
201000
201100
201220
201300
201400
201500
201650
201740
201830
Total330

Honours

Club

International

See also

References

  1. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – List of Players". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ^ "حارس هجر ينتقل للأهلي مقابل 200 ألف ريال". 11 November 2002.
  3. ^ "ايليا يركز على الوجوه الشابة الأهلي يواصل تمارينه المفتوحة أمام الجماهير"
  4. ^ "الأهلي يتعاقد مع "المقهوي" و"السومة" ويجدد لـ"المسيليم"". 29 June 2015.
  5. ^ "المسيليم يعود للتألق بعد 7 سنوات"
  6. ^ "حراس صنعوا الفارق بدوري جميل للمحترفين 2015–2016"
  7. ^ "إصابة ياسر المسيليم تبعده أربع أسابيع عن الملاعب"
  8. ^ "الأهلي يجدد مع المسيليم إلى 2020". 29 December 2016.
  9. ^ "بعد مسيرة 21 عامًا.. ياسر المسيليم يودّع الأهلي ويعلن اعتزاله برسالة مؤثرة"
  10. ^ "“جدة” يتعاقد مع ياسر المسيليم"
  11. ^ "World Cup 2018: All the confirmed squads for this summer's finals in Russia"[dead link]
  12. ^ "YASSER AL MOSAILEM"
  13. ^