Omar Hawsawi facts for kids
Hawsawi with Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Omar Ibrahim Omar Othman Hawsawi |
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| Date of birth | 27 September 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Mecca, Saudi Arabia | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Al-Shabab | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Al-Washm | ||
| 2009–2011 | Al-Shoulla | 28 | (3) |
| 2011–2020 | Al-Nassr | 170 | (11) |
| 2020–2024 | Al-Ittihad | 65 | (1) |
| Total | 263 | (15) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013–2019 | Saudi Arabia | 53 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2019 |
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Omar Ibrahim Omar Othman Hawsawi (Arabic: عمر إبراهيم عمر عثمان هوساوي), born on September 27, 1985, is a former professional football player from Saudi Arabia. He was a strong defender for famous clubs like Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad.
Omar also played for the Saudi Arabia national team. He appeared in 53 matches for his country between 2013 and 2019. He even played in big tournaments like the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 and 2019.
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Omar Hawsawi's Football Journey
Starting Out: Early Club Career
Omar Hawsawi began his football journey in the youth team of Al-Shabab. However, he left the club before playing for their main team. After leaving Al-Shabab, Omar joined Al-Washm. He played there for one year.
After his time at Al-Washm, he moved to Al-Shoulla. His first match for Al-Shoulla was against Al-Faisaly. He played for Al-Shoulla for two years.
Playing for Al-Nassr
On October 13, 2010, Omar Hawsawi agreed to join Al-Nassr. He officially became part of the team in early 2011. His first game for Al-Nassr was on February 24, 2011. They won that match 3–2 against Al-Faisaly.
Winning Titles with Al-Nassr
Omar became a key player for Al-Nassr. In the 2013–14 season, he played in 22 league games. He helped Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League and the Crown Prince Cup. On January 15, 2014, he signed a new four-year contract with the club.
The next season, 2014–15, Al-Nassr won the league title again. Omar continued to be an important part of their defense. In 2018, he signed another contract to stay with Al-Nassr. In the 2018–19 season, Omar was the team captain. He led Al-Nassr to win their first league title in four years. This was their eighth league title overall.
Moving to Al-Ittihad
On October 18, 2020, Omar Hawsawi joined Al-Ittihad on a one-year deal. He renewed his contract with Al-Ittihad on July 9, 2021.
Success at Al-Ittihad
During the 2022–23 season, Omar played in 23 matches for Al-Ittihad. He helped the team win their first league title since 2009. They also won their first Saudi Super Cup title that season. On May 31, 2023, Omar signed another one-year extension with Al-Ittihad.
Retirement from Football
On May 3, 2024, Omar Hawsawi announced that he would be retiring from professional football. His last season was the 2023–24 season.
Playing for Saudi Arabia
In May 2018, Omar Hawsawi was chosen to be part of Saudi Arabia's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He played in this major international tournament.
On October 3, 2019, Omar Hawsawi announced that he was retiring from playing for the national team. He had represented Saudi Arabia in three big tournaments: the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 and 2019, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
International Goals
Omar Hawsawi scored three goals for the Saudi Arabia national team. Here are the details:
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 14 October 2014 | King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah |  Lebanon |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 15 November 2016 | Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama |  Japan |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3. | 26 February 2018 | King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah |  Moldova |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Awards and Achievements
Omar Hawsawi won several important titles during his career with Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad.
With Al-Nassr
- Saudi Pro League: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018–19
- Crown Prince's Cup: 2013–14
- Saudi Super Cup: 2019
With Al-Ittihad
- Saudi Pro League: 2022–23
- Saudi Super Cup: 2022
See also
In Spanish: Omar Hawsawi para niños
