Raghed Najjar

Nationality

Saudi Arabia

Born

1996-09-20

Height

1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Weight

95 kg

Raghed Al-Najjar (Arabic: رَاغِد النَّجَّار; born 20 September 1996) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Pro League club Al-Nassr. He has also earned one cap for the Saudi Arabia national team. Club career Born in Jeddah, Al-Najjar was formed in the Al-Ahli youth academy. In August 2015, he joined Albanian club Partizani Tirana, signing his first professional contract. On 16 January 2016, Al Najjar signed his first professional contract with Al-Ahli. On 16 July 2016, Al-Ahli announced that Al-Najjar suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. On 23 August 2018, Al-Najjar joined Al-Shabab on a three-year contract. He was released from his contract without making a single appearance for the club on 17 January 2019. On 19 January 2019, Al-Najjar joined Al-Faisaly on a one-year deal. On 10 January 2020, Al-Najjar joined Al-Wehda on a three-year deal. On 24 November 2020, Al-Najjar made his professional debut for Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League, starting in the 0–1 loss against Al-Taawoun. During the 2021–22 season, Al-Najjar made seven appearances for Al-Wehda helping achieve promotion to the Pro League. On 2 August 2022, Al-Najjar joined Al-Taawoun on a two-year deal. He made his debut for Al-Taawoun in the 2–1 win against Al-Ittihad, replacing the injured Mailson in the 39th minute. In September 2023, Al-Najjar joined Al-Nassr, signing a 3-year contract. He made his debut on 21 October 2023 in the 2–1 win against Damac. On 24 November 2023, Al-Najjar made his AFC Champions League debut in his team's 1–1 draw against Istiklol. International career In January 2024, Al-Najjar was called up by coach Roberto Mancini to the Saudi Arabia national team squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He made his international debut in a goalless draw against Thailand in the last group stage game.