Talal Al-Absi (, born 22 February 1993) is a Saudi Arabian

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who currently plays as a defender for the Saudi national team.

Career

Talal Al-Absi started his career at

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and made his debut on 14 April 2013 in the league match against

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. He made his continental debut for Al-Ittihad in the Champions League group stage match against Iranian side

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which ended in a 1–0 loss. On 17 July 2015, Al-Absi signed a two-year contract with Al-Taawoun. He made his debut for the club on 21 August 2015 against Al-Ahli. On 28 January 2016, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw with Al-Ahli. He made 24 league appearances as he helped the club finish fourth and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in history. On 11 May 2017, Al-Absi extended his contract with the club, keeping him at the club until 2020. On 2 May 2019, Al-Absi captained Al-Taawoun in their first

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final against former club Al-Ittihad. He scored the equalizer in the 55th minute as Al-Taawoun won their first King Cup title. On 4 January 2020, Al-Absi missed a penalty in the penalty shoot-outs in the eventual loss against Al-Nassr in the 2019 Saudi Super Cup. On 26 January 2020, Al-Absi signed a three-year contract with Al-Ahli. He joined the club following the conclusion of the 2019–20 season. On 9 June 2023, Al-Absi joined Al-Hazem on a free transfer.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

Al-Ittihad *

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Al-Taawoun *

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International

Saudi Arabia *

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: ** Runner-up:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Absi, Talal 1993 births Living people Footballers from Jeddah Men's association football defenders Saudi Arabian men's footballers 21st-century Saudi Arabian sportsmen Saudi Arabia men's youth international footballers Saudi Arabia men's international footballers Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah) players Al Taawoun FC players Al-Ahli Saudi FC players Al-Hazem F.C. players Saudi Pro League players Saudi First Division League players