Omar Al Somah facts for kids
Al Somah with Al-Ahli in 2019
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Omar Al Somah | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Deir Ez-Zor, Syria | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2008 | Al-Futowa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2011 | Al-Futowa | 42 | (36) |
| 2011–2014 | Qadsia | 57 | (43) |
| 2014–2023 | Al-Ahli | 180 | (144) |
| 2022–2023 | → Al-Arabi (loan) | 20 | (19) |
| 2023–2025 | Al-Arabi | 25 | (18) |
| 2025 | Al-Orobah | 17 | (11) |
| 2025 | Wydad | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Syria U20 | 2 | (1) |
| 2008–2012 | Syria U23 | 10 | (5) |
| 2012– | Syria | 44 | (23) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Omar Jehad Al Somah is a famous Syrian football player. He was born on March 23, 1989. He plays as a striker, which means he is a forward player who scores goals. People in Syria call him Al ʿAggied. This nickname is for someone brave and helpful.
Omar Al Somah started his football journey at his local club, Al-Futowa. In 2011, he moved to Qadsia in Kuwait. Later, in July 2014, he joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia. He became the top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League for three years in a row: 2015, 2016, and 2017. He helped Al-Ahli win the league in 2016, which was their first league title in 32 years!
In 2022, he played for Al-Arabi in Qatar on loan. The next year, he joined them permanently. In January 2025, he returned to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Orobah. In June 2025, he signed with Wydad in Morocco for the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Omar's Club Career
Starting at Al Futowa
Omar Al Somah began playing football at age 12. He joined the youth team of his hometown club, Al Futowa. His youth team won the Syrian under-18 league in 2007–08. Omar was the top scorer that season with 29 goals!
He joined the main team at 17 in the 2008–09 season. He scored 12 goals, making him his club's top scorer. Even though his team was moved to a lower league, he helped them get promoted back right away. He scored five goals in the 2010–11 season before it was stopped.
Playing for Al Qadsia
On June 30, 2011, Omar Al Somah moved to Al Qadsia in Kuwait. In his first season, he helped them win the Kuwaiti Premier League, the Emir Cup, and the Super Cup.
Trial with Nottingham Forest
In July 2012, Omar Al Somah had a trial with Nottingham Forest in England. He played in three games and scored one goal. The coach wanted him to stay.
However, he could not get a work permit to play in England. This was because of rules about his country's FIFA ranking and how many international games he had played. He decided to return to Al Qadsia.
Back at Al Qadsia
After returning to Al Qadsia, Omar helped them win more trophies. They won the Emir Cup, Super Cup, and Crown Prince Cup in 2013. In the 2013–14 season, he won his second league title. They also won the Crown Prince Cup, Federation Cup, Super Cup, and the AFC Cup. He finished his last season there as the league's top scorer with 23 goals.
Time at Al Ahli
First Season and Top Scorer
In May 2014, Omar Al Somah signed a two-year contract with Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. On August 16, 2014, he scored three goals in his first league game! Al Ahli won that game 6–1. In December, he extended his contract until 2018.
On February 13, 2015, he scored a goal just one minute after coming into a game. This helped Al Ahli win the Saudi Crown Prince Cup final 2–1. He ended his first season as the league's top scorer with 22 goals.
Winning Titles and More Goals
In the 2015–16 season, Omar Al Somah scored 27 goals in the Saudi Pro League. This helped Al Ahli win their first league title in 32 years! He also scored two goals in the King Cup final, which Al Ahli won 3–1. He scored a goal and a winning penalty in the Super Cup against Al-Hilal. In the 2016–17 season, he won his third top scorer award with 24 goals. He was the first player to score at least 20 goals in three seasons in a row.
Injuries and Records
In 2017–18, Omar had an ankle injury that kept him out for most of the season. In April 2018, he signed a new contract until 2021.
During the 2018–19 season, he scored 19 goals in 24 matches. On March 1, 2019, he scored an amazing overhead kick goal.
On November 29, 2020, Omar Al Somah scored a goal that tied the record for most goals in the Saudi Professional League. He had scored 126 goals in seven seasons. On December 22, he broke the record by scoring his 127th goal!
In January 2021, he extended his contract until 2024. After Al Ahli was moved to a lower league in 2021–22, Omar left the club. He had scored an amazing 192 goals and made 30 assists for them. He also holds the record for 144 league goals.
Moving to Al-Arabi
Loan Season and Emir Cup Win
On August 9, 2022, Omar Al Somah joined Al-Arabi in Qatar on a one-year loan. On May 12, 2023, he scored two goals for Al-Arabi in a 3–0 win. This helped them win the Emir Cup final, their first title in that competition in over 30 years! He was the club's top scorer that season with 19 goals.
Permanent Move and More Goals
On July 21, 2023, Omar Al Somah officially joined Al-Arabi with a two-year contract. He finished the 2023–24 season as his club's top scorer with 17 goals.
Playing for Al-Orobah
On January 12, 2025, Omar Al Somah returned to Saudi Arabia. He joined Al-Orobah for the rest of the 2024–25 season. A month later, on February 7, he scored his first two goals for the club. He played in 17 matches and scored 11 goals. However, his team was moved to a lower league.
Joining Wydad
In June 2025, Omar Al Somah joined Wydad, a club in Morocco. He signed a short-term deal to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. He missed the first game because of visa problems. On June 22, he played his first game as a substitute.
Omar's International Career
Omar Al Somah played for the Syria U20 team in 2008. He scored Syria's only goal in that tournament. On October 11, 2012, he played his first game for the senior Syria national team. He was part of the team that won the 2012 WAFF Championship in 2012.
After five years, he returned to the national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. On August 31, 2017, he played his first match back. He scored his first goal for the team on October 5, 2017, which helped Syria qualify for the next round. He scored two goals against Australia, but Syria lost the game.
In December 2018, he was chosen to play for Syria in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
In December 2023, he announced he was leaving the national team. But a few days later, he changed his mind. He said he was upset when he first made the announcement. He stated he would always be ready to play for Syria. On June 6, 2024, he played his first game after returning to the team.
How Omar Plays Football
Omar Al Somah usually plays as a center-forward. He is known for being great at scoring goals and taking free kicks. Because he is tall and strong, he is very good at winning the ball in the air with his head. He can also score goals with both his left and right feet. His playing style has earned him the nickname "the Syrian Ibrahimović".
Omar's Personal Life
Omar Al Somah has been married since 2015 and has two children. In February 2019, he donated $6,000 to Al-Fotuwa, the club where he started his career.
Career Statistics
Here are some statistics about Omar Al Somah's career.
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Al Futowa | 2008–09 | Syrian Premier League | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 18 | 13 | ||||
| 2009–10 | Syrian League 1st Division | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 16 | 18 | |||||
| 2010–11 | Syrian Premier League | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 8 | 5 | |||||
| Total | 42 | 36 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 42 | 36 | ||||||
| Al Qadsia | 2011–12 | Kuwait Premier League | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 17 | |
| 2012–13 | Kuwait Premier League | 18 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 46 | 32 | ||
| 2013–14 | Kuwait Premier League | 26 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 34 | ||
| Total | 57 | 43 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 122 | 83 | |||
| Al-Ahli | 2014–15 | Saudi Pro League | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | – | 33 | 31 | ||
| 2015–16 | Saudi Pro League | 22 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | – | 31 | 34 | |||
| 2016–17 | Saudi Pro League | 24 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 41 | ||
| 2017–18 | Saudi Pro League | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 15 | 11 | ||||
| 2018–19 | Saudi Pro League | 24 | 19 | 1 | 0 | – | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 28 | |||
| 2019–20 | Saudi Pro League | 25 | 19 | 3 | 3 | – | 4 | 1 | – | 32 | 23 | ||||
| 2020–21 | Saudi Pro League | 24 | 12 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 29 | 16 | ||||
| 2021–22 | Saudi Pro League | 25 | 10 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 27 | 11 | |||||
| Total | 180 | 144 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 245 | 195 | |||
| Al-Arabi | 2022–23 | Qatar Stars League | 20 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | – | 1 | 0 | 27 | 27 | ||
| 2023–24 | Qatar Stars League | 22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 27 | 19 | |||
| 2024–25 | Qatar Stars League | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 1 | |||
| Total | 45 | 37 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 47 | |||
| Al-Orobah | 2024–25 | Saudi Pro League | 17 | 11 | – | – | – | – | 17 | 11 | |||||
| Wydad | 2024–25 | Botola | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Career total | 337 | 267 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 60 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 487 | 372 | |||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 44 | 23 | |
- Scores and results list Syria's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 September 2017 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran |  Iran |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 5 October 2017 | Hang Jebat Stadium, Krubong, Malaysia |  Australia |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 10 October 2017 | Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia | 1–0 | 1–2 (aet) | ||
| 4 | 24 March 2018 | Basra Sports City, Basra, Iraq |  Qatar |
1–0 | 2–2 | 2018 International Friendship Championship |
| 5 | 6 September 2018 | Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan |  Uzbekistan |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 6 | 10 September 2018 | Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |  Kyrgyzstan |
1–1 | 1–2 | |
| 7 | 11 October 2018 | Bahrain National Stadium, Rifaa, Bahrain |  Bahrain |
1–0 | 1–0 | |
| 8 | 15 January 2019 | Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | Australia |
2–2 | 2–3 | 2019 AFC Asian Cup |
| 9 | 5 September 2019 | Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines |  Philippines |
1–1 | 5–2 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 10 | 4–1 | |||||
| 11 | 10 October 2019 | Rashid Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |  Maldives |
1–0 | 2–1 | |
| 12 | 2–0 | |||||
| 13 | 15 October 2019 |  Guam |
1–0 | 4–0 | ||
| 14 | 2–0 | |||||
| 15 | 3–0 | |||||
| 16 | 12 October 2021 | King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan |  Lebanon |
2–3 | 2–3 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 17 | 11 November 2021 | Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, Qatar |  Iraq |
1–0 | 1–1 | |
| 18 | 1 June 2022 | Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |  Tajikistan |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 19 | 25 March 2023 | Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |  Thailand |
1–0 | 3–1 | |
| 20 | 17 October 2023 | Police Officers' Club Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |  Kuwait |
1–0 | 1–2 | |
| 21 | 16 November 2023 | Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |  North Korea |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 22 | 25 March 2025 | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |  Pakistan |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 23 | 10 June 2025 |  Afghanistan |
1–0 | 1–0 |
Honours and Awards
Omar Al Somah has won many awards and championships throughout his career:
With Al-Futowa
- Syrian Premier Division U-18 League: 2007–08
- Syrian Second Division Northern Group: 2009–10
With Qadsia
- Kuwaiti Premier League: 2011–12, 2013–14
- Kuwait Emir Cup: 2012, 2013
- Kuwait Crown Prince Cup: 2013, 2014
- Kuwait Federation Cup: 2013–14
- Kuwait Super Cup: 2011, 2013, 2014
- AFC Cup: 2014
With Al-Ahli
- Saudi Pro League: 2015–16
- King's Cup: 2016
- Crown Prince's Cup: 2014–15
- Saudi Super Cup: 2016
With Al-Arabi
- Emir of Qatar Cup: 2023
With Syria National Team
- WAFF Championship: 2012
Individual Awards
- IFFHS AFC Men's Team of the Decade 2011–2020
- Saudi Pro League Player of the Month: October 2014, October 2015, November 2020
- Syrian Premiere Division U-18 League top scorer: 2007–08 (29 goals)
- Kuwaiti Premier League top scorer: 2013–14 (23 goals)
- Saudi Pro League Golden Boot: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17
- GCC Golden Boot: 2014–15, 2015–16
See also
In Spanish: Omar Al Soma para niños
