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Ali Al-Bulaihi

Saudi Arabian footballer (born 1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ali Al-Bulaihi
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Ali Hadi Mohammed Al-Bulaihi (Arabic: عَلِيّ هَادِي مُحَمَّد الْبُلَيْهِيّ; born 21 November 1989) is a Saudi who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Saudi Arabia national team.[4]

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Club career

Al-Bulaihi started his career at Al-Amal where he spent three years before joining Al-Nahda in 2014.[5] On 23 July 2015, he joined Al-Fateh.[6]

Al-Hilal

On 21 June 2017, Al-Hilal signed Al Bulaihi on a free transfer. He signed a three-year contract with the club.[7]

In April 2024, in a derby match against rival team Al Nassr, he gathered some controversy after being elbowed by Cristiano Ronaldo after trying to intimidate him, resulting in a red card for Ronaldo and a yellow card for Al-Bulaihi.[8]

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International career

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Al-Bulaihi with Saudi Arabia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In June 2018, Al-Bulaihi was named in Saudi Arabia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[9] He made his debut in the competition against Uruguay.[10] In November 2022, he was called up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[11] In the opening game, he played the whole match as his team defeated the eventual world champions Argentina 2–1.[12]

In January 2024, he drew criticism for shoving and grabbing the hair of South Korean player Son Heung-min, unprovoked, during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup round of 16. Al-Bulaihi had previously similarly taunted Argentine player Lionel Messi by slapping him on the back.[13][14]

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 4 July 2025[15]
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  1. Appearance(s) in Saudi Crown Prince Cup
  2. Appearances in AFC Champions League
  3. Six appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup, one appearance in Saudi Super Cup, one appearance in Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup
  4. Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  5. One appearance in Saudi Super Cup, two appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  6. One appearance in Saudi Super Cup, three appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  7. Six appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup, two appearances in Saudi Super Cup

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 31 December 2024.[16]
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Honours

Al Hilal

Individual

References

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