Who is Saleh Al Shehri? Everything you need to know about the Saudi Arabia star


Saudi Arabia are currently on course for one of the greatest shocks in the history of the FIFA World Cup, as they currently lead Lionel Messi's Argentina by two goals to one in Qatar.

Saleh Al Shehri got the ball rolling for the Saudis, who are on course for what would be the most famous win in their history.

Here is everything you need to know about the Al-Hilal star.

Who is Saleh Al Shehri?

Saleh Al Sheri is a 29-year-old forward, who has spent the entirety of his club career playing in the Saudi Professional League.

Born in Jeddah, Al Shehri was regarded as being one of the key members of the Saudi Arabia team heading into the World Cup, having averaged a goal every other game since making his first appearance for his nation back in 2020.

Al Sheri currently plies his trade with Al-Hilal, having joined the club in the summer of 2020. He has helped his side to back-to-back Saudi Arabian titles, with Al-Hilal looking to make it a three-peat this season. They currently sit fourth in the table, five points adrift of leaders Al-Shabab.

Al-Shehri has also won the Saudi Cup and two AFC Champions League titles in his career so far.

World Cup Live Stream - Where to Watch the 2022 Qatar World Cup

With three excellent spectacles lined up for matchday two of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, here are all the ways you can watch this winter's tournament live.

For football fans based in England, BBC and ITV will be sharing the broadcasting duties for the World Cup with all games accessible live on free-to-air television.

In the United States, broadcasting rights for the tournament have been shared between Fox Sports and Telemundo.

For those who have flown out to Qatar for the tournament, beIN Sports will be your destination for live coverage of the World Cup.

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