Hamad Al-Hamad (; born 26 August 1987) is a Saudi Arabian professional

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er who currently plays as a winger. He is a former

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international having made his debut in 2012.

Career

Al-Hamad began his career at Ettifaq and made his debut in the 2008–09 season. On 7 February 2011, Al-Hamad joined Al-Taawoun until the end of the season. Upon his return to Al-Ettifaq, Al-Hamad was made a starter by new manager

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. He helped his side reach the

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of the 2011–12 Crown Prince Cup and finish fourth in the Pro League. This meant that they had qualified for the

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group stages. He also made nine appearances and scored once as Al-Ettifaq reached the semi-finals of the

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. On 7 April 2014, in the last round of the 2013–14 Pro League, Al-Ettifaq were relegated to the

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for the first time in history following a 2–1 defeat to Al-Ahli. Following Al-Ettifaq's relegation, Al-Hamad joined Al-Hilal on a five-year contract for a reported fee of 6 million SAR. After failing to make an impact with Al-Hilal, Al-Hamad was loaned out to

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on 21 August 2015. On 16 August 2016, Al-Hamad was released by Al-Hilal. On 7 November 2016, Al-Hamad joined

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on a one-year contract. His contract was not renewed at the end of the season and he was released by the club. After a year without a club, Al-Hamad joined fourth-tier side Al-Safa. He helped the side gain promotion to the

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and win the

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title. On 21 August 2019, Al-Hamad joined Second Division side Hajer. He made 21 appearances and scored four times as Hajer won the Second Division title and gained promotion to the MS League.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Al-Hilal *

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Al-Safa *

: 2018–19 Hajer *

: 2019–20

References

1987 births Living people Saudi Arabian men's footballers Al-Ettifaq FC players Al Taawoun FC players Al Hilal SFC players Al Raed FC players Al Fateh SC players Al-Safa FC players Hajer FC players Al-Thoqbah Club players Al-Jubail Club players Men's association football forwards Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Saudi Pro League players Saudi Second Division players Saudi Fourth Division players Saudi First Division League players Saudi Third Division players Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Saudi Arabian sportsmen {{SaudiArabia-footy-forward-stub