Abbas Sadiq Nasser Al-Hassan (; born 22 February 2004) is a Saudi Arabian professional

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who plays as a

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Club career

Al-Hassan began his career with the youth team of

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. He made his debut on 1 January 2021 in the league match against Damac, replacing Saqer Otaif. By doing so he became the youngest player to ever appear in the

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– breaking the record previously held by

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. On 9 February 2021, Al-Hassan made his first start for the club in the 1–1 draw against

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. On 2 September 2022, Al-Hassan signed his first professional contract with the club. On 27 June 2024, Al-Hassan joined

club

on a five-year contract.

Personal life

Abbas Al-Hassan is the younger brother of

player Ali Al-Hassan.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Saudi Arabia U20 *

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** Gold medal (1):

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Rising Star of the Month: October 2023

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* * 2004 births Living people Footballers from Al-Hasa Saudi Arabian Shia Muslims Men's association football midfielders Saudi Arabian men's footballers Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Saudi Arabia men's youth international footballers 21st-century Saudi Arabian sportsmen Al Fateh SC players Neom SC players Saudi Pro League players Saudi First Division League players {{SaudiArabia-footy-midfielder-stub