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Saad Balobaid
Saudi Arabian footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saad Balobaid (Arabic: سعد بالعبيد; born 27 January 2000) is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Saudi Professional League side Al-Ahli.[1][2]
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Club career
Balobaid started his career at the youth team of Al-Taawoun. He made his first-team debut on 24 October 2020 in the AFC Champions League group stage match against Qatari side Al-Duhail.[3] He came off the bench in the 38th minute following an injury to Hamdan Al-Ruwaili.[4] On 23 October 2020, Balobaid signed his first professional contract with the club.[5] On 6 November 2020, Balobaid made his Pro League in the 1–1 draw against Al-Ittihad.[6] He made 3 further appearances during the 2020–21 season. On 17 September 2021, Balobaid made his first appearance of the 2021–22 season in the 5–3 derby defeat to Al-Raed.[7] He made 21 appearances and assisted twice during the course of the 2021–22 season as Al-Taawoun managed to finish 12th and avoid relegation. On 30 April 2022, Balobaid renewed his contract with Al-Taawoun for another three years.[8]
On 7 September 2023, Balobaid joined Al-Ahli on a five-year deal.[9]
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International career
On 21 January 2022, Balobaid was called up to the Saudi Arabia U23 national team for the first time.[10] He made his debut on 30 January 2022 in the 2–1 win against Qatar.[11] On 31 May 2022, Balobaid was called up to replace Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti who withdrew from the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup due to injury.[12] He made one appearance in the tournament as the Green Falcons won their first AFC U-23 Asian Cup title.[13]
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Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 27 May 2024[2]
Honours
Al-Ahli
Saudi Arabia U23
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