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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp burst off the shoulder of defenders in behind. (conf 0.6)
Solid but not elite straight-line pace for a modern striker. (conf 0.55)
Turns well in tight boxes to create half-yard shooting windows. (conf 0.55)
Works in bursts typical of a penalty-box poacher rather than a runner. (conf 0.5)
Control
Cushions crosses and through balls cleanly under pressure in the box. (conf 0.6)
Limited take-on ability, relies on movement over ball carrying. (conf 0.5)
Uses frame adequately to hold off center-backs in the channel. (conf 0.5)
Clean, powerful contact when shooting first-time from close range. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Competent link play but not a primary creative outlet. (conf 0.5)
Rarely tasked with distribution from deep as a pure striker. (conf 0.4)
Minimal involvement delivering crosses given central striker role. (conf 0.4)
Reads knockdowns and layoffs reasonably well in the box. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Reliable poacher with a proven scoring record in the Saudi Pro League. (conf 0.7)
Picks the moment well, notably converting a high-profile World Cup chance. (conf 0.6)
Excellent timing of runs to exploit space at the back post. (conf 0.65)
Not a designated free-kick or penalty specialist historically. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes well for crosses despite modest height for a target man. (conf 0.55)
Battles physically with center-backs in congested penalty areas. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Presses in phases rather than relentlessly across 90 minutes. (conf 0.45)
Minimal defensive contribution expected from a pure number nine. (conf 0.4)
Offers little tracking back, typical of an out-and-out striker. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Kept his cool converting a famous chance against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. (conf 0.6)
Generally chooses shoot-or-pass situations sensibly in the box. (conf 0.55)
Puts in honest shifts but not a tireless all-action forward. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has dealt with periodic muscular knocks across recent seasons. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Now in his early thirties, likely near or past his peak output. (conf 0.5)
Nationally known scorer, gained wider fame for his 2022 World Cup goal. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Saleh Al-Shehri is a Saudi Arabian striker at Al-Ittihad known for sharp movement in the box and clinical finishing off limited touches. A regular for the Saudi national team, he built his reputation as a poacher who times his runs to arrive on the end of crosses and cutbacks. He is best remembered internationally for his composed finish that helped Saudi Arabia stun Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
Scored for Saudi Arabia in their 2022 World Cup group-stage upset win over Argentina.
Long-serving Saudi Pro League striker who has played for Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.
Regular member of the Saudi Arabia national team squad.