Jamal Bajandouh

Jamal Bajandouh (Arabic: جمال با جندوح; born 22 August 1992) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in England, he plays for the Saudi Arabia national team.

Jamal Bajandouh

Personal information
Date of birth	(1992-08-22) 22 August 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Bournemouth, England
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Youth career
2011–2012	Wimborne Town
2012–2013	AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2019	Al-Ittihad	105	(3)
2019–2020	Varaždin	9	(0)
2020–2022	Al-Shabab	16	(0)
2022	→ Al-Tai (loan)	13	(1)
2022–2024	Al-Tai	20	(0)
International career
2015	Saudi Arabia	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:04, 29 April 2023 (UTC)

Career

Bajandouh was born in Bournemouth but joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad as a 13-year-old.^[1] He signed for English non-league side Wimborne Town in February 2012.^[2] Three months later, he signed for AFC Bournemouth after a spell training with their youth side.^[3]

In the summer of 2013, Bajandouh returned to Saudi Arabia to rejoin Al-Ittihad. In the summer of 2019, Bajandouh announced, via the player's official twitter account, his departure from Al-Ittihad.^[4] On 13 July 2019, Bajandouh joined Croatian side NK Varaždin on a two-year deal.^[5]

On 22 September 2020, Bajandouh joined Al-Shabab on a free transfer.^[6] On 8 January 2022, Bajandouh joined Al-Tai on a six-month loan.^[7] On 27 July 2022, Bajandouh joined Al-Tai on a two-year deal.^[8]

International career

On 30 March 2015, Bajandouh made his senior debut for Saudi Arabia, playing the first half in a 2-1 victory over Jordan.^[9] Since it was a friendly fixture, he remains available to play for England.