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{{short description|Saudi Arabian footballer}}
{{short description|Saudi Arabian footballer (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Yasser Al-Qahtani
| name = Yasser Al-Qahtani
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| caption = Al-Qahtani with [[Al-Hilal FC|Al-Hilal]] in 2009
| fullname = Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani
| full_name = Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|10|10}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|10|10}}
| birth_place = [[Khobar]], [[Saudi Arabia]]
| birth_place = [[Khobar]], [[Saudi Arabia]]
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'''Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani''' ({{lang-ar|ياسر سعيد القحطاني}}; born 10 October 1982) is a former [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]] [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Al-Hilal FC]] in the [[Saudi Professional League]]. He was also [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia national team]]. Yasser is widely recognized as one of the greatest Saudi footballers of the 21st century.
'''Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani''' ({{lang-ar|ياسر سعيد القحطاني}}; born 10 October 1982) is a former [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]] [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for [[Al-Hilal FC]] in the [[Saudi Professional League]]. He was also [[Captain (association football)|captain]] of the [[Saudi Arabia national football team|Saudi Arabia national team]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
In 2005, Al-Qahtani moved to [[Al-Hilal FC|Al-Hilal]] from [[Al-Qadisiyah FC|Al-Qadisiyah]] for a €6 million transfer fee.<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|title=Yasser Al-Qahtani - Transfer history|url=https://www.transfermarkt.com/jumplist/transfers/spieler/31676/transfer_id/87489|access-date=2021-04-15|website=www.transfermarkt.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2005, Al-Qahtani moved to [[Al-Hilal FC|Al-Hilal]] from [[Al-Qadisiyah FC|Al-Qadisiyah]] for a reported £2.5 million transfer fee.<ref name="bbc">{{cite news|title=Man City take Al Qahtani on trial|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/7151854.stm|access-date=18 July 2016|work=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2007}}</ref>


After leading Saudi Arabia to the finals of the [[2007 AFC Asian Cup]] as one of the tournament's top scorers, he won the [[Asian Footballer of the Year]] award.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Soccer-Yasser Al Qahtani named Asian Player of the Year|url = http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=soccer&id=3131026|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="brisbane">{{Cite web|title = Asian footballer of the year announced - Sport - BrisbaneTimes|url = http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/sport/asian-footballer-of-the-year-announced/2007/11/29/1196037016195.html|website = www.brisbanetimes.com.au|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Saudi Arabia's Al-Qahtani Is Asian Player of the Year|url = http://www.arabnews.com/node/306216|website = www.arabnews.com|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref> He went on trial at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] in December.<ref>{{Cite web|title=City trial Saudi skipper|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2991648/city-trial-saudi-skipper|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref>
After leading Saudi Arabia to the finals of the [[2007 AFC Asian Cup]] as one of the tournament's top scorers, Al-Qahtani won the [[Asian Footballer of the Year]] award.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Soccer-Yasser Al Qahtani named Asian Player of the Year|url = http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=soccer&id=3131026|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="brisbane">{{Cite web|title = Asian footballer of the year announced - Sport - BrisbaneTimes|url = http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/sport/asian-footballer-of-the-year-announced/2007/11/29/1196037016195.html|website = www.brisbanetimes.com.au|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Saudi Arabia's Al-Qahtani Is Asian Player of the Year|url = http://www.arabnews.com/node/306216|website = www.arabnews.com|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref> He went on trial at [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] in December.<ref>{{Cite web|title=City trial Saudi skipper|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2991648/city-trial-saudi-skipper|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref>


In 2011, struggling for form following injuries and having lost his place in the Al-Hilal starting lineup, Al-Qahtani joined [[United Arab Emirates]] club [[Al Ain FC|Al Ain]] on a season-long loan.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Al Qahtani ready to lead Al Ain {{!}} The National|url = http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/al-qahtani-ready-to-lead-al-ain|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref> There he contributed to the club's first league title since 2004 scoring 7 goals in 15 league appearances, and 12 goals in a total of 26 games across all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khaled|first1=Ali|title=Former Al Ain teammates consider Al Qahtani a brother, but 'Inside the pitch, we don't know Yasser'|url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/arabian-gulf-league/former-al-ain-teammates-consider-al-qahtani-a-brother-but-inside-the-pitch-we-dont-know-yasser|access-date=18 July 2016|work=The National|date=15 September 2014}}</ref> Having regained his form he returned to Al-Hilal after the loan spell ended.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Decision on Qahtani, Gyan at end of season' - Khaleej Times|url = http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20120322/ARTICLE/303229821/1036|website = www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date = 2 September 2015|first = James|last = Jose}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Al Qahtani to return to Al Hilal - report - Goal.com|url = http://www.goal.com/en/news/1277/west-asia/2012/06/27/3202850/al-qahtani-to-return-to-al-hilal-report|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref>
In 2011, struggling for form following injuries and having lost his place in the Al-Hilal starting lineup, Al-Qahtani joined [[United Arab Emirates]] club [[Al Ain FC|Al Ain]] on a season-long loan.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Al Qahtani ready to lead Al Ain {{!}} The National|url = http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-sport/al-qahtani-ready-to-lead-al-ain|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref> There he contributed to the club's first league title since 2004, scoring 7 goals in 15 league appearances, and 12 goals in a total of 26 games across all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Khaled|first1=Ali|title=Former Al Ain teammates consider Al Qahtani a brother, but 'Inside the pitch, we don't know Yasser'|url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/arabian-gulf-league/former-al-ain-teammates-consider-al-qahtani-a-brother-but-inside-the-pitch-we-dont-know-yasser|access-date=18 July 2016|work=The National|date=15 September 2014}}</ref> Having regained his form, he returned to Al-Hilal after the loan spell ended.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Decision on Qahtani, Gyan at end of season' - Khaleej Times|url = http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20120322/ARTICLE/303229821/1036|website = www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date = 2 September 2015|first = James|last = Jose}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Al Qahtani to return to Al Hilal - report - Goal.com|url = http://www.goal.com/en/news/1277/west-asia/2012/06/27/3202850/al-qahtani-to-return-to-al-hilal-report|access-date = 2 September 2015}}</ref>


Coached by [[Sami Al-Jaber]] and [[Laurențiu Reghecampf]], Al-Qahtani reached the finals of the [[2014 AFC Champions League]] with Al-Hilal where his team finished runners up losing to [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC|Western Sydney Wanderers]] in the final 1–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Wanderers, Al Hilal reach maiden final|url = https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2014/m=10/news=wanderers-al-hilal-reach-maiden-final-2451360.html|access-date = 2 September 2015|last = FIFA.com}}</ref>
Coached by [[Sami Al-Jaber]] and [[Laurențiu Reghecampf]], Al-Qahtani reached the finals of the [[2014 AFC Champions League]] with Al-Hilal where his team finished runners up losing to [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC|Western Sydney Wanderers]] in the final 1–0 on aggregate.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Wanderers, Al Hilal reach maiden final|url = https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2014/m=10/news=wanderers-al-hilal-reach-maiden-final-2451360.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141015011534/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2014/m=10/news=wanderers-al-hilal-reach-maiden-final-2451360.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 15 October 2014|access-date = 2 September 2015|last = FIFA.com}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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====International goals====
====International goals====
:''Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/alqahtani-intlg.html |title=Yasser Al-Qahtani – Goals in International Matches |publisher=RSSSF |access-date=22 February 2012 }}</ref>
:''Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/alqahtani-intlg.html |title=Yasser Al-Qahtani – Goals in International Matches |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=22 February 2012 }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="font-size:90%"
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="font-size:90%"
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! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
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| 1. || rowspan=2 | 26 December 2002 || rowspan=2 | [[Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium]], [[Kuwait City]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|YEM}} || <center>1–1</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>2–2</center> || rowspan=2 | [[2002 Arab Nations Cup]]
| 1. || rowspan=2 | 26 December 2002 || rowspan=2 | [[Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium]], [[Kuwait City]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|YEM}} || {{center|1–1}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 2–2 || rowspan=2 | [[2002 Arab Nations Cup]]
|-
|-
| 2. || <center>2–2</center>
| 2. || {{center|2–2}}
|-
|-
| 3. || 8 October 2003 || [[Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium]], [[Jeddah]] || {{fb|BHU}} || <center>4–0</center> || <center>6–0</center> || [[2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification]]
| 3. || 8 October 2003 || [[Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium]], [[Jeddah]] || {{fb|BHU}} || {{center|4–0}} || {{center|6–0}} || [[2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 4. || 6 January 2004 || [[Kazma SC Stadium]], Kuwait City || {{fb|OMA}} || <center>2–1</center> || <center>2–2</center> || [[16th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
| 4. || 6 January 2004 || [[Kazma SC Stadium]], Kuwait City || {{fb|OMA}} || {{center|2–1}} || {{center|2–2}} || [[16th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
|-
|-
| 5. || rowspan=2 | 8 January 2004 || rowspan=2 | Kazma SC Stadium, Kuwait City || rowspan=2 | {{fb|YEM}} || <center>1–0</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>2–0</center> || rowspan=2 | 16th Arabian Gulf Cup
| 5. || rowspan=2 | 8 January 2004 || rowspan=2 | Kazma SC Stadium, Kuwait City || rowspan=2 | {{fb|YEM}} || {{center|1–0}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 2–0 || rowspan=2 | 16th Arabian Gulf Cup
|-
|-
| 6. || <center>2–0</center>
| 6. || {{center|2–0}}
|-
|-
| 7. || 18 February 2004 || [[King Fahd International Stadium]], [[Riyadh]] || {{fb|IDN}} || <center>3–0</center> || <center>3–0</center> || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
| 7. || 18 February 2004 || [[King Fahd International Stadium]], [[Riyadh]] || {{fb|IDN}} || {{center|3–0}} || {{center|3–0}} || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 8. || rowspan=2 | 18 July 2004 || rowspan=2 | [[Sichuan Longquanyi Stadium]], [[Chengdu]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|TKM}} || <center>1–1</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>2–2</center> || rowspan=2 | [[2004 AFC Asian Cup]]
| 8. || rowspan=2 | 18 July 2004 || rowspan=2 | [[Sichuan Longquanyi Stadium]], [[Chengdu]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|TKM}} || {{center|1–1}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 2–2 || rowspan=2 | [[2004 AFC Asian Cup]]
|-
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| 9. || <center>2–1</center>
| 9. || {{center|2–1}}
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| 10. || 1 September 2004 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|KUW}} || <center>1–1</center> || <center>1–1</center> || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
| 10. || 1 September 2004 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|KUW}} || {{center|1–1}} || {{center|1–1}} || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
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| 11. || 8 September 2004 || [[Olympic Stadium (Ashgabat)|Olympic Stadium]], [[Ashgabat]] || {{fb|TKM}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>1–0</center> || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
| 11. || 8 September 2004 || [[Olympic Stadium (Ashgabat)|Olympic Stadium]], [[Ashgabat]] || {{fb|TKM}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–0}} || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
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| 12. || 12 October 2004 || [[Gelora Bung Karno Stadium]], [[Jakarta]] || {{fb|IDN}} || <center>3–1</center> || <center>3–1</center> || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
| 12. || 12 October 2004 || [[Gelora Bung Karno Stadium]], [[Jakarta]] || {{fb|IDN}} || {{center|3–1}} || {{center|3–1}} || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
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| 13. || 11 December 2004 || [[Ahmed bin Ali Stadium]], [[Doha]] || {{fb|KUW}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>1–2</center> || [[17th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
| 13. || 11 December 2004 || [[Ahmed bin Ali Stadium]], [[Doha]] || {{fb|KUW}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–2}} || [[17th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
|-
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| 14. || 25 March 2005 || [[Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium]], [[Dammam]] || {{fb|KOR}} || <center>2–0</center> || <center>2–0</center> || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third Round|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
| 14. || 25 March 2005 || [[Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium]], [[Dammam]] || {{fb|KOR}} || {{center|2–0}} || {{center|2–0}} || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 15. || 14 February 2006 || Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah || {{fb|SYR}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>1–1</center> || Friendly
| 15. || 14 February 2006 || Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah || {{fb|SYR}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–1}} || Friendly
|-
|-
| 16. || 14 June 2006 || [[Allianz Arena]], [[Munich]] || {{fb|TUN}} || <center>1–1</center> || <center>2–2</center> || [[2006 FIFA World Cup Group H|2006 FIFA World Cup]]
| 16. || 14 June 2006 || [[Allianz Arena]], [[Munich]] || {{fb|TUN}} || {{center|1–1}} || {{center|2–2}} || [[2006 FIFA World Cup Group H|2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
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| 17. || 9 August 2006 || Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam || {{fb|BHR}} || 1–0 || <center>1–0</center> || Friendly
| 17. || 9 August 2006 || Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam || {{fb|BHR}} || 1–0 || {{center|1–0}} || Friendly
|-
|-
| 18. || rowspan=3 | 16 August 2006 || rowspan=3 | [[Salt Lake Stadium]], [[Calcutta]] || rowspan=3 | {{fb|IND}} || <center>1–0</center> || rowspan=3 | <center>3–0</center> || rowspan=3 | [[2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification]]
| 18. || rowspan=3 | 16 August 2006 || rowspan=3 | [[Salt Lake Stadium]], [[Calcutta]] || rowspan=3 | {{fb|IND}} || {{center|1–0}} || rowspan=3 style="text-align:center;" | 3–0 || rowspan=3 | [[2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 19. || <center>2–0</center>
| 19. || {{center|2–0}}
|-
|-
| 20. || <center>3–0</center>
| 20. || {{center|3–0}}
|-
|-
| 21. || 11 October 2006 || [[Sapporo Dome]], [[Sapporo]] || {{fb|JPN}} || <center>1–2</center> || <center>1–3</center> || 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
| 21. || 11 October 2006 || [[Sapporo Dome]], [[Sapporo]] || {{fb|JPN}} || {{center|1–2}} || {{center|1–3}} || 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification
|-
|-
| 22. || rowspan=2 | 8 January 2007 || rowspan=2 | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam || rowspan=2 | {{fb|GAM}} || <center>2–0</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>3–0</center> || rowspan=2 | Friendly
| 22. || rowspan=2 | 8 January 2007 || rowspan=2 | Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam || rowspan=2 | {{fb|GAM}} || {{center|2–0}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 3–0 || rowspan=2 | Friendly
|-
|-
| 23. || <center>3–0</center>
| 23. || {{center|3–0}}
|-
|-
| 24. || rowspan=2 | 18 January 2007 || rowspan=2 | [[Al-Nahyan Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|BHR}} || <center>1–1</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>2–1</center> || rowspan=2 | [[18th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
| 24. || rowspan=2 | 18 January 2007 || rowspan=2 | [[Al-Nahyan Stadium]], [[Abu Dhabi]] || rowspan=2 | {{fb|BHR}} || {{center|1–1}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 2–1 || rowspan=2 | [[18th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
|-
|-
| 25. || <center>2–1</center>
| 25. || {{center|2–1}}
|-
|-
| 26. || 24 January 2007 || Al-Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi || {{fb|IRQ|2004}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>1–0</center> || 18th Arabian Gulf Cup
| 26. || 24 January 2007 || Al-Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi || {{fb|IRQ|2004}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|1–0}} || 18th Arabian Gulf Cup
|-
|-
| 27. || 11 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|KOR}} || <center>1–1</center> || <center>1–1</center> || [[2007 AFC Asian Cup Group D|2007 AFC Asian Cup]]
| 27. || 11 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|KOR}} || {{center|1–1}} || {{center|1–1}} || [[2007 AFC Asian Cup Group D|2007 AFC Asian Cup]]
|-
|-
| 28. || 14 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|IDN}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>2–1</center> || 2007 AFC Asian Cup
| 28. || 14 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|IDN}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|2–1}} || 2007 AFC Asian Cup
|-
|-
| 29. || 22 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|UZB}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>2–1</center> || [[2007 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage|2007 AFC Asian Cup]]
| 29. || 22 July 2007 || Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta || {{fb|UZB}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|2–1}} || [[2007 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage|2007 AFC Asian Cup]]
|-
|-
| 30. || 25 July 2007 || [[My Dinh National Stadium]], [[Hanoi]] || {{fb|JPN}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>3–2</center> || 2007 AFC Asian Cup
| 30. || 25 July 2007 || [[Mỹ Đình National Stadium]], [[Hanoi]] || {{fb|JPN}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|3–2}} || 2007 AFC Asian Cup
|-
|-
| 31. || rowspan=2 | 11 September 2007 || rowspan=2 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || rowspan=2 | {{fb|GHA}} || <center>1–0</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>5–0</center> || rowspan=2 | Friendly
| 31. || rowspan=2 | 11 September 2007 || rowspan=2 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || rowspan=2 | {{fb|GHA}} || {{center|1–0}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 5–0 || rowspan=2 | Friendly
|-
|-
| 32. || <center>3–0</center>
| 32. || {{center|3–0}}
|-
|-
| 33. || 9 November 2007 || Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah || {{fb|EST}} || <center>2–0</center> || <center>2–0</center> || Friendly
| 33. || 9 November 2007 || Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah || {{fb|EST}} || {{center|2–0}} || {{center|2–0}} || Friendly
|-
|-
| 34. || 25 November 2007 || [[Cairo International Stadium]], [[Cairo]] || {{fb|EGY}} || <center>1–2</center> || <center>1–2</center> || [[Football at the 2007 Pan Arab Games|2007 Pan Arab Games]]
| 34. || 25 November 2007 || [[Cairo International Stadium]], [[Cairo]] || {{fb|EGY}} || {{center|1–2}} || {{center|1–2}} || [[Football at the 2007 Pan Arab Games|2007 Pan Arab Games]]
|-
|-
| 35. || 30 January 2008 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|LUX}} || <center>2–0</center> || <center>2–1</center> || Friendly
| 35. || 30 January 2008 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|LUX}} || {{center|2–0}} || {{center|2–1}} || Friendly
|-
|-
| 36. || 6 February 2008 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|SIN}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>2–0</center> || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third Round|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
| 36. || 6 February 2008 || King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || {{fb|SIN}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|2–0}} || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 37. || rowspan=2 | 2 June 2008 || rowspan=2 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || rowspan=2 | {{fb|LIB}} || <center>1–1</center> || rowspan=2 | <center>4–1</center> || rowspan=2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
| 37. || rowspan=2 | 2 June 2008 || rowspan=2 | King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh || rowspan=2 | {{fb|LIB}} || {{center|1–1}} || rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | 4–1 || rowspan=2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
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| 38. || <center>4–1</center>
| 38. || {{center|4–1}}
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| 39. || 8 January 2009 || [[Royal Oman Police Stadium]], Muscat || {{fb|YEM}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>6–0</center> || [[19th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
| 39. || 8 January 2009 || [[Royal Oman Police Stadium]], Muscat || {{fb|YEM}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|6–0}} || [[19th Arabian Gulf Cup]]
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| 40. || 11 January 2009 || Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat || {{fb|UAE}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>3–0</center> || 19th Arabian Gulf Cup
| 40. || 11 January 2009 || Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat || {{fb|UAE}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|3–0}} || 19th Arabian Gulf Cup
|-
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| 41. || 4 June 2009 || [[TEDA Football Stadium]], [[Tianjin]] || {{fb|CHN}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>4–1</center> || Friendly
| 41. || 4 June 2009 || [[TEDA Football Stadium]], [[Tianjin]] || {{fb|CHN}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|4–1}} || Friendly
|-
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| 42. || 9 January 2013 || [[Khalifa Sports City Stadium]], [[Isa Town]] || {{fb|YEM}} || <center>1–0</center> || <center>2–0</center> || [[21st Arabian Gulf Cup]]
| 42. || 9 January 2013 || [[Khalifa Sports City Stadium]], [[Isa Town]] || {{fb|YEM}} || {{center|1–0}} || {{center|2–0}} || [[21st Arabian Gulf Cup]]
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* [[AFC Asian Cup]] Top scorer: [[2007 AFC Asian Cup|2007]]
* [[AFC Asian Cup]] Top scorer: [[2007 AFC Asian Cup|2007]]
* [[AFC Asian Cup records and statistics#Fans' All-time Best XI|AFC Asian Cup Fans' All Time Best XI]]: 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-afc.com/features/the-fans-afc-asian-cup-xi-announced |title=Fans' Best XI Announced! |website=The-AFC.com |publisher=AFC |date=16 November 2018 |access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref>
* [[AFC Asian Cup records and statistics#Fans' All-time Best XI|AFC Asian Cup Fans' All Time Best XI]]: 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-afc.com/features/the-fans-afc-asian-cup-xi-announced |title=Fans' Best XI Announced! |website=The-AFC.com |publisher=AFC |date=16 November 2018 |access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:48, 7 May 2024

Yasser Al-Qahtani
Al-Qahtani with Al-Hilal in 2009
Personal information
Full name Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani
Date of birth (1982-10-10) 10 October 1982 (age 41)
Place of birth Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2005 Al-Qadisiya 39 (24)
2005–2018 Al-Hilal 160 (88)
2011–2012 → Al Ain (loan) 15 (7)
Total 214 (119)
International career‡
2002–2013 Saudi Arabia 108[1] (42)
Medal record
Representing  Saudi Arabia
Men's Football
AFC Asian Cup
Runner-up 2007 Indonesia/Malaysia/
Thailand/Vietnam
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:09, 12 April 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2015

Yasser Saeed Al-Qahtani (Arabic: ياسر سعيد القحطاني; born 10 October 1982) is a former Saudi footballer who played as a forward for Al-Hilal FC in the Saudi Professional League. He was also captain of the Saudi Arabia national team.

Club career[edit]

In 2005, Al-Qahtani moved to Al-Hilal from Al-Qadisiyah for a reported £2.5 million transfer fee.[2]

After leading Saudi Arabia to the finals of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup as one of the tournament's top scorers, Al-Qahtani won the Asian Footballer of the Year award.[3][4][5] He went on trial at Manchester City in December.[6]

In 2011, struggling for form following injuries and having lost his place in the Al-Hilal starting lineup, Al-Qahtani joined United Arab Emirates club Al Ain on a season-long loan.[7] There he contributed to the club's first league title since 2004, scoring 7 goals in 15 league appearances, and 12 goals in a total of 26 games across all competitions.[8] Having regained his form, he returned to Al-Hilal after the loan spell ended.[9][10]

Coached by Sami Al-Jaber and Laurențiu Reghecampf, Al-Qahtani reached the finals of the 2014 AFC Champions League with Al-Hilal where his team finished runners up losing to Western Sydney Wanderers in the final 1–0 on aggregate.[11]

International career[edit]

2006 World Cup[edit]

Al-Qahtani played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany where he scored a goal against Tunisia.[12]

2007 Asian Cup[edit]

At the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia reached the final under new Brazilian coach dos Anjos with Al-Qahtani becoming the tournament's top scorer.[4][13][14]

2010 World Cup qualification campaign[edit]

In the final stages of the 2010 World Cup qualification, Al-Qahtani was injured in the game against Uzbekistan and upon his return from injury remained out form due to lack of playing time at Al-Hilal. Saudi Arabia missed qualification to the World Cup failing to beat North Korea at home in Riyadh in the decisive last game with the match ending goalless.[15]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of 12 April 2018
Club Season League Cup ACL Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Al-Qadisiyah 2000–01 9 5 – 9 5
2002–03 10 5 1 0 — 11 5
2003–04 10 9 2 0 — 12 9
2004–05 10 5 5 4 — 15 9
Al-Hilal 2005–06 13 7 5 1 3 1 21 9
2006–07 16 10 4 0 4 0 24 10
2007–08 16 10 8 6 2 0 26 16
2008–09 16 10 7 1 5 2 28 13
2009–10 20 9 9 6 6 4 35 19
2010–11 16 11 3 2 10 5 29 18
Al-Ain (loan) 2011-12 15 7 8 5 — 23 12
Al-Hilal 2012–13 20 13 3 1 6 2 29 16
2013–14 16 5 6 3 7 2 29 10
2014–15 9 3 — 5 0 14 3
2015–16 12 6 5 2 5 1 22 9
2016–17 12 4 5 2 2 0 19 6
2017–18 4 0 2 1 5 1 11 2
Al-Hilal Total 170 88 55 26 54 18 289 132
Career Total 214 119 71 35 54 18 354 172

International[edit]

International goals[edit]

Scores and results list Saudi Arabia's goal tally first.[16]

Honours[edit]

[1]

Club[edit]

Al-Hilal
Al Ain

International[edit]

Saudi Arabia

Individual[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Al-Qahtani, Yasser at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. ^ "Man City take Al Qahtani on trial". BBC Sport. 19 December 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Soccer-Yasser Al Qahtani named Asian Player of the Year". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Asian footballer of the year announced - Sport - BrisbaneTimes". www.brisbanetimes.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Saudi Arabia's Al-Qahtani Is Asian Player of the Year". www.arabnews.com. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  6. ^ "City trial Saudi skipper". Sky Sports. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Al Qahtani ready to lead Al Ain | The National". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  8. ^ Khaled, Ali (15 September 2014). "Former Al Ain teammates consider Al Qahtani a brother, but 'Inside the pitch, we don't know Yasser'". The National. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  9. ^ Jose, James. "'Decision on Qahtani, Gyan at end of season' - Khaleej Times". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  10. ^ "Al Qahtani to return to Al Hilal - report - Goal.com". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  11. ^ FIFA.com. "Wanderers, Al Hilal reach maiden final". Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Tunisia, Saudi Arabia put on a show at World Cup". CBC Sports. 14 June 2006. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Saudi strikers earn praise | The World Game". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Saudi beat Japan to reach Asian Cup final". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  15. ^ "World Cup Blow For Saudi Arabia As Naif Hazazi Tears Cruciate Ligament - Goal.com". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  16. ^ "Yasser Al-Qahtani – Goals in International Matches". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  17. ^ "Fans' Best XI Announced!". The-AFC.com. AFC. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2019.

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